selfregardlessness
Syllables
self-re-gard-less-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlf rɪˈɡɑrdləsnəs/
Stress
0 1 1 1 0
Morphemes
self + regard + less
self-regardlessness is a complex noun with five syllables: self-re-gard-less-ness. The primary stress falls on 'less'. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'regard', and the suffixes '-less' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-centric and onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not considering or caring about something; a complete lack of regard.
“His self-regardlessness for the feelings of others was shocking.”
“The politician displayed a disturbing level of self-regardlessness towards the needs of his constituents.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('less'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, initial syllable. re — Open syllable. gard — Closed syllable. less — Closed syllable. ness — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Centric Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word (multiple affixes) requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The consonant clusters (e.g., 'rdl', 'lss') are common in English and do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the vowel qualities, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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