selfvulcanizing
Syllables
self-vul-can-iz-ing
Pronunciation
/sɛlf ˈvʌl.kə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
self + vulcan + izing
The word 'self-vulcanizing' is divided into five syllables: self-vul-can-iz-ing. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vul'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'vulcan-', and the suffix '-izing'. Syllabification follows standard vowel and affix rules.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of undergoing vulcanization without external assistance; able to cure itself with heat and sulfur.
“The rubber compound was self-vulcanizing, simplifying the manufacturing process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vul'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a vowel and ending in a consonant.. vul — Open syllable, stressed, containing a vowel and ending in a consonant.. can — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a vowel and ending in a consonant.. iz — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a vowel and ending in a consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a vowel and ending in a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The hyphenated 'self-' is treated as a single morpheme and syllable.
- The '-lz-' cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't disrupt standard syllabification.
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