selfrespectfulness
Syllables
self-re-spect-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌself.rɪˈspekt.fəl.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + respect + ful-ness
The word 'self-respectfulness' is divided into five syllables: self-re-spect-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on 'spect'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'respect', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division, consonant blend retention, and suffix separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of having or showing esteem for oneself.
“Her self-respectfulness was evident in her refusal to accept unfair treatment.”
“Cultivating self-respectfulness is essential for mental well-being.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spect'). The first, second, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, weak vowel.. spect — Closed syllable, stressed.. ful — Open syllable, weak vowel.. ness — Open syllable, weak vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Consonant Blend Division
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress is determined by morphological structure and phonological rules.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of US English pronunciation.
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