selfscrutinized
The word 'self-scrutinized' is divided into four syllables: self-scru-ti-nized, with stress on the second syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'scrutin-', and the suffix '-ized'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and dividing around vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Having examined or investigated oneself thoroughly.
“He was a deeply self-scrutinized individual.”
“The self-scrutinized artist constantly questioned her own motives.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('scru').
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, unstressed.. scru — Closed syllable, stressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. nized — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Following Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable break typically occurs after the vowel.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'scr' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster.
- The suffix '-ized' follows standard syllabification patterns.
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