selfdisciplined
Syllables
self-dis-ci-plined
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlfˈdɪsəplɪnd/
Stress
0 1 1 0
Morphemes
self + discipline + -ed
Self-disciplined is a compound adjective derived from Old English and Latin roots. It is syllabified as self-dis-ci-plined, with primary stress on the third syllable. The syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and compound word boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing the ability to control one's impulses and actions; characterized by restraint and order.
“A self-disciplined student consistently completes their assignments.”
“She is a self-disciplined athlete who trains rigorously.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('plined'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a vowel sound followed by consonant blend.. dis — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant sound.. ci — Open syllable, containing a vowel sound.. plined — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant blend.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided before the first consonant following a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided after the vowel when it is followed by a consonant.
Compound Word Division
Syllables are divided at the boundaries of the compound elements.
- The 'self-' prefix can sometimes be considered a single morpheme, but for syllabification, it's treated as a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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