selfsufficiency
Syllables
self-suf-fi-cien-cy
Pronunciation
/ˌself səˈfɪʃiən(t)si/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
self- + suf- + -fi-cien-cy
Self-sufficiency is a five-syllable noun with stress on the third syllable. It's built from Latin and Old English roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Vowel reduction is a possible pronunciation variation.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to provide for oneself without help from others.
“Her self-sufficiency allowed her to live comfortably alone.”
“The community aimed to promote self-sufficiency among its members.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cien'). The first syllable ('self') has weak stress.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, weak stress.. suf — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fi — Open syllable, unstressed.. cien — Closed syllable, stressed.. cy — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a syllable contains a vowel followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided after the vowel.
Consonant Cluster Split
When a syllable contains a consonant cluster, the cluster is often split after the vowel.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., '-cy' to /ə/).
- The 't' in 'sufficient' is often dropped in casual speech.
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