selfsustainment
The word 'self-sustainment' is divided into four syllables: self-sus-tain-ment. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'sustain', and the suffix '-ment'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tain'). Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules, with affixes generally forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to maintain or support oneself without external assistance.
“The project aimed to achieve complete self-sustainment within five years.”
“The community valued self-sustainment and local production.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tain'). The first syllable ('self') has secondary stress, while the second and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. sus — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. tain — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant, primary stress.. ment — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The 'self-' prefix is often treated as a single syllable.
- The 'sus-' sequence is a common cluster that doesn't typically cause division issues.
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