selfcontainedness
Syllables
self-con-tained-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌself kənˈteɪnd nəs/
Stress
0 0 1 0
Morphemes
self + contain + edness
The word 'self-containedness' is divided into four syllables: self-con-tained-ness. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'contain', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tained'). Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization, vowel nucleus requirement, and closed syllable preference.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being independent and complete in itself; not requiring external elements for understanding or function.
“The software's self-containedness made it easy to install and use.”
“Her self-containedness allowed her to navigate difficult situations with grace.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tained'). The first and last syllables are unstressed, and the second syllable has secondary stress.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. con — Closed syllable, vowel preceded and followed by consonant.. tained — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant followed by schwa and nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempt to create syllables with maximal onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables).
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Closed Syllable Preference
When possible, syllables are closed (ending in a consonant).
- Potential dialectal variations in the pronunciation of 'con'.
- The consonant cluster '-tained' could be subject to slight variation in pronunciation.
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