selfdetermining
Syllables
self-de-ter-min-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfdɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ/
Stress
01101
Morphemes
self + determine + ing
The word 'self-determining' is divided into five syllables (self-de-ter-min-ing) with primary stress on 'ter'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', root 'determine', and suffix '-ing', following standard English syllable division rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing the ability to decide things by oneself.
“A self-determining nation.”
“The students were encouraged to be self-determining in their learning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. de — Weak syllable, reduced vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. min — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-C-C
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by two or more consonants.
Vowel-C
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a single consonant.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a single morphemic syllable.
- Schwa reduction in the syllable 'de' is common.
- The compound root 'determine' requires careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
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