selfresourcefulness
Syllables
self-re-source-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlf rɪˈsɔːrsfʊlnəs/
Stress
0 1 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + resource + ful
The word 'self-resourcefulness' is divided into five syllables: self-re-source-ful-ness. It consists of the prefix 'self', the root 'resource', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'source'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with consideration for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to deal with difficulties and find solutions independently, using one's own capabilities and available means.
“Her self-resourcefulness was remarkable; she managed to fix the car with nothing but a paperclip and some duct tape.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('source'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. source — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, primary stress.. ful — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the first vowel sound.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Rule
Syllables ending in VCC are often divided after the first consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'resource' is a potential area for variation, but standard pronunciation maintains it within the syllable.
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