selfopiniatedly
Syllables
self-op-in-i-at-ed-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlfəˈpɪniˌeɪtɪdli/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
self + opinion + ate
The word 'self-opiniatedly' is divided into seven syllables: self-op-in-i-at-ed-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i'). It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'opinion', and the suffixes '-ate' and '-edly'. The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the 'self-' prefix creating a weak initial syllable.
Definitions
- 1
In an arrogant or conceited manner; stubbornly holding to one's own opinions.
“He self-opiniatedly dismissed all suggestions that differed from his own.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i'). The stress pattern is weak on the first three syllables, increasing on 'i', and decreasing on the last two.
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, weak stress.. op — Closed syllable, weak stress.. in — Closed syllable, weak stress.. i — Open syllable, primary stress.. at — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ed — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ly — Closed syllable, weak stress.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
VCC Rule
Consonant clusters (VCC) are often split to create syllables.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on morphological complexity and word length.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes make it a complex case.
- The 'self-' prefix is a relatively common exception to typical stress patterns.
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