selfperpetuated
Syllables
self-per-pet-u-at-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈselfˌpɜrpətʃueɪtɪd/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
self + perpet + -u-at-ed
The word 'self-perpetuated' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on 'self'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word based on vowel and consonant clusters. It's morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Continuing or renewing itself without external help.
“The cycle of violence was self-perpetuated by generations of mistrust.”
“A self-perpetuated myth surrounded the origins of the town.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('self'). Secondary stress is present on 'per'. Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, stressed. per — Closed syllable, secondary stress. pet — Closed syllable, unstressed. u — Open syllable, unstressed. at — Closed syllable, unstressed. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant-Vowel Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, syllables are divided between the vowels.
Vowel-Only Syllable
A single vowel can form a syllable.
Stress Rule
Primary stress typically falls on the first syllable of a word, unless specific morphological or phonological factors dictate otherwise.
- The presence of the connecting vowel '-u-' influences syllabification.
- Potential reduction of /pɜr/ to /pər/ in rapid speech.
- /t/ in 'ed' can be a glottal stop in some dialects.
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