selfcontradicting
Syllables
self-con-tra-dic-ting
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kɑn.trəˈdɪk.tɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + dict + contra-dict-ing
The word 'self-contradicting' is divided into five syllables: self-con-tra-dic-ting. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'). It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard US English rules of onset-rime division and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
Containing or characterized by contradiction; logically inconsistent.
“His statement was self-contradicting.”
“The politician's policies were often self-contradicting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'). The stress pattern is influenced by the Latinate origin and the presence of the '-ing' suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. con — Open syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. dic — Closed syllable, stressed.. ting — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sounds) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on the word's origin and the presence of suffixes.
- The 'ct' cluster in 'dic' could potentially be split, but maintaining it is more common.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the suffix '-ing'.
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