selfpossessedly
Syllables
self-pos-sess-ed-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌself pəˈsesɪdli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + possess + ess-ed-ly
The word 'self-possessedly' is divided into five syllables: self-pos-sess-ed-ly. It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'possess', and the suffixes '-ess', '-ed', and '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sess'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division, consonant cluster splitting, and suffix attachment.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by having complete control over oneself and one's emotions; confidently and without reservation.
“She acted self-possessedly, despite the chaotic situation.”
“He approached the challenge self-possessedly, knowing he was well-prepared.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sess'). The first and last syllables are unstressed, while the second and fourth are weakly stressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pos — Closed syllable.. sess — Closed syllable, stressed.. ed — Weak syllable, reduced vowel.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is typically split, assigning consonants to the following vowel.
Suffix Attachment
Recognizing and separating suffixes as individual syllables.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, influencing vowel quality and duration.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The tight binding of the '-ed' suffix to the root 'possess'.
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