selfcontentedness
Syllables
self-con-ten-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌself kənˈtɛntɪdnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + content + edness
The word 'self-contentedness' is divided into five syllables: self-con-ten-ted-ness. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'content-', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being happily satisfied with oneself and one's situation.
“Her self-contentedness was evident in her peaceful smile.”
“He found a quiet joy in his self-contentedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ness', with the stress falling on the penultimate syllable unless overridden by a strong root syllable.
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. con — Open syllable.. ten — Open syllable.. ted — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided before the first vowel in a sequence.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonants at the beginning or end of a word or syllable are grouped together.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Potential elision of /l/ in 'self' in rapid speech.
- Stress pattern is predictable given the '-ness' suffix, but requires confirmation.
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