selfexplanatory
Syllables
self-ex-plan-a-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪkˈsplænətɔri/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
self + explain + -atory
The word 'self-explanatory' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'explain', and the suffix '-atory'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Easily understood without needing further explanation.
“The instructions were self-explanatory.”
“The diagram is self-explanatory.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('a'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ex — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant blend.. plan — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ry — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Single Vowel
A single vowel typically forms its own syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Morphemic boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.
- The initial 'self-' is a bound morpheme.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter syllable boundaries.
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