unselfpossessed
Syllables
un-self-pos-sess-ed
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɛlf pəˈzɛst/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
un- + self + possessed
The word 'unself-possessed' is a five-syllable adjective with primary stress on 'pos'. It's formed from 'un-', 'self', and '-possessed'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant splits and maximizing onsets. It describes a state of composure.
Definitions
- 1
Not controlled by one's emotions; calm and composed, especially in a difficult situation.
“He remained remarkably unself-possessed during the crisis.”
“Her unself-possessed demeanor calmed the frightened children.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pos'). Secondary stress on the second syllable ('self').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. self — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. pos — Closed syllable, primary stress.. sess — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- Compound nature of the word (prefix, root, suffix).
- Potential for 'ed' suffix reduction in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation.
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