selfcontrolling
The word 'self-controlling' is divided into four syllables: self-con-trol-ling. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'control', and the suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trol'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant blend rules.
Definitions
- 1
Able to control one's own impulses, emotions, or behavior.
“He was a remarkably self-controlling individual.”
“The therapy helped her become more self-controlling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trol'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the fourth syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. trol — Closed syllable, stressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends (lf, tr) are kept together within a syllable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
- The hyphenated form clarifies the syllabic structure as a compound adjective.
- The /lf/ consonant cluster in 'self' is a common pronunciation and doesn't affect syllabification.
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