selfstabilizing
Syllables
self-sta-bi-liz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈsteɪ.bə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
self + stabil + -iz-ing
Self-stabilizing is a five-syllable adjective (self-sta-bi-liz-ing) with primary stress on the third syllable. It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'self-', the root 'stabil-', and the suffixes '-ize' and '-ing'. Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant boundaries and onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of returning to a stable state after being disturbed; automatically maintaining equilibrium.
“The aircraft has a self-stabilizing mechanism.”
“Self-stabilizing systems are crucial in robotics.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('liz'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in -ing, with the root syllable receiving the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable. sta — Closed syllable. bi — Closed syllable. liz — Closed syllable. ing — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-rich rime.
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel
Syllables are divided before a vowel following a consonant cluster.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a separate prosodic unit.
- The -ize suffix can sometimes be pronounced as -ise, but this doesn't affect the syllable division.
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