selfsupportingly
Syllables
self-sup-port-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlf səˈpɔːrtɪŋli/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + support + ing
The adverb 'self-supportingly' is divided into five syllables: self-sup-port-ing-ly, with stress on 'port'. It's formed from 'self-', 'support', '-ing', and '-ly'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with potential for vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that provides for oneself without external assistance; independently.
“She was determined to live self-supportingly.”
“The organization aims to help refugees become self-supportingly employed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('port'). The first, second, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. sup — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. port — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning or end of a syllable are maintained unless breaking them would create an illegal syllable structure.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect syllable boundaries.
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