unselfopinionated
Syllables
un-self-op-in-ion-a-ted
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɛlfəˈpɪniənˌeɪtɪd/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
un- + opinion + -ated
The word 'unself-opinionated' is divided into seven syllables: un-self-op-in-ion-a-ted. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'opinion', and the suffix '-ated'. The primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('a-ted'). Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Not conceited or arrogant; modest and without excessive regard for one's own importance.
“He was an unself-opinionated man who always put others first.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('a-ted'). This follows the general rule of stress placement on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ated'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. self — Closed syllable, unstressed.. op — Closed syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ion — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ted — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
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