selfintensified
Syllables
self-in-ten-si-fied
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪnˈten.sɪ.faɪd/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
self + intense + ified
The word 'self-intensified' is divided into five syllables: self-in-ten-si-fied. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'intense', and the suffix '-ified'. Primary stress falls on 'ten', with secondary stress on 'self'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and prefix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or exhibiting an extreme degree of one's own feelings, thoughts, or behaviors; excessively focused on oneself.
“His self-intensified anxieties prevented him from forming meaningful relationships.”
“The artist's self-intensified emotions were evident in her work.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('self'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial secondary stress.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, primary stress.. si — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fied — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Rule
Syllable break occurs after the first consonant when a vowel is followed by two consonants (e.g., 'ten', 'fied').
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllable break occurs after the consonant when a vowel is followed by a consonant (e.g., 'in', 'si').
Prefix Rule
Prefixes generally form their own syllables (e.g., 'self-').
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
- The compound nature of the root ('intense' + '-ify') requires careful consideration.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic process.
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