semiindependent
Syllables
se-mi-in-de-pen-dent
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛmi.ɪn.dɪˈpɛndənt/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
semi- + independent
The word 'semi-independent' is divided into six syllables: se-mi-in-de-pen-dent. It consists of the prefix 'semi-', the root 'independent', and exhibits primary stress on the 'pen' syllable of the root. Syllable division follows Vowel-Consonant and Consonant-Vowel-Consonant rules, with standard stress assignment for English adjectives.
Definitions
- 1
Partially independent; not fully self-governing or self-sufficient.
“The colonies were semi-independent states under British rule.”
“The teenager was becoming semi-independent as she learned to manage her own finances.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable of the root word ('pen' in 'independent'). Secondary stress on 'se' in 'semi'.
Syllables
se — Open syllable, stressed. mi — Open syllable, unstressed. in — Closed syllable, unstressed. de — Open syllable, unstressed. pen — Closed syllable, primary stress. dent — Closed syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided around a vowel surrounded by consonants.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the third syllable from the end, unless overridden by morphological factors.
- The hyphen in 'semi-independent' doesn't dictate syllable division.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic feature.
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