selfresponsibility
Syllables
self-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌself rɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
self + respons + ibility
The word 'self-responsibility' is divided into seven syllables: self-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty, with primary stress on 'si'. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'self-', root 'respons-', and suffix '-ibility'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters, with consideration for the syllabic 'l'.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being accountable for one's own actions and decisions.
“Taking self-responsibility is crucial for personal growth.”
“The company emphasized self-responsibility among its employees.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ibility'.
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, potential for syllabic 'l' reduction.. re — Open syllable.. spon — Closed syllable, consonant blend 'sp'. si — Open syllable, primary stress.. bil — Closed syllable, syllabic 'l'. i — Open syllable.. ty — Closed syllable.
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Liquids (/l/, /r/) can form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word.
- The presence of the syllabic 'l'.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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