selfcontradicter
Syllables
self-con-tra-dic-ter
Pronunciation
/sɛlfˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.tər/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
self + dict + contradicter
The word 'self-contradicter' is divided into five syllables: self-con-tra-dic-ter. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'dict-', and the suffix '-contradicter'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and affixation.
Definitions
- 1
A person who frequently contradicts their own statements or actions.
“He was a notorious self-contradicter, always saying one thing and doing another.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, stressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. dic — Closed syllable, stressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Affixation Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The complex morphology of the word requires careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables can affect the perceived syllable structure.
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