selfcontradictory
Syllables
self-con-tra-dic-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˈselfˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.tɔː.ri/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
self- + dict + -contradictory
The word 'self-contradictory' is divided into six syllables: self-con-tra-dic-to-ry. Primary stress falls on 'dic'. It's morphologically complex, built from the prefix 'self-', the root 'dict', and suffixes indicating opposition and adjectival form. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-consonant division and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Containing or characterized by contradiction; inconsistent.
“His statement was self-contradictory.”
“The politician's policies were often self-contradictory.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, stressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. dic — Closed syllable, primary stress.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. ry — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect division in complex words.
- The compound prefix 'self-' and multiple suffixes require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Vowel clusters are common in English and do not present exceptional syllabification challenges.
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