selfneglectfulness
Syllables
self-neg-lect-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/self nəˈɡlekt fəl nəs/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
self + neglect + ful
The word 'self-neglectfulness' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the second syllable ('neg'). It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'neglect', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of failing to care for oneself; disregard for one's own needs.
“Her self-neglectfulness led to a decline in her health.”
“The social worker noted the patient's profound self-neglectfulness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('neg').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. neg — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. lect — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ful — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable.
- The '-lect' consonant cluster could be a point of variation, but is generally treated as a unit.
- Stress placement can be subtle and influenced by the root word.
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