selfintelligible
Syllables
self-in-tel-li-gi-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪnˈtɛlɪdʒɪbl̩/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
self + tell + i-ble
The word 'self-intelligible' is divided into six syllables: self-in-tel-li-gi-ble, with primary stress on 'li'. It's morphologically complex, featuring a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of being understood without explanation; easily understood.
“The instructions were self-intelligible, so I didn't need to ask for help.”
“The diagram was self-intelligible, making the process easy to follow.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, weak vowel.. tel — Open syllable, root syllable.. li — Closed syllable, connecting vowel.. gi — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain onsets and codas.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The connecting vowel '-i-' is a common feature in English derived from Latin.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'self' to a schwa.
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