selfopinionated
Syllables
self-op-in-ion-a-ted
Pronunciation
/ˌself.əˈpɪn.jə.neɪ.tɪd/
Stress
011001
Morphemes
self + opinion + ated
The word 'self-opinionated' is divided into six syllables: self-op-in-ion-a-ted. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ion'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'self-', the root 'opinion', and the suffix '-ated'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's own abilities or worth.
“He was a self-opinionated man who always thought he knew best.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ion'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. op — Closed syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. ion — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable, weak vowel.. ted — Closed syllable.
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Onset-Rime
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Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Weak Vowel Reduction
Unstressed vowels are often reduced to schwa /ə/.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The pronunciation of the 'a' in 'a-ted' is often reduced, making it a weak syllable.
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