selfufillingprofesi
Syllables
sel-fu-fil-ling-pro-fe-si
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlfʏlˌfɪlɪŋ proˈfɛsi/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
self + fulfill + -ing
The phrase 'selffulfilling prophecy' is divided into seven syllables based on the vowel peak principle and onset-rime division. The primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'self' and 'prophecy'. The word's English origin and compound structure present some complexities, but the syllabification aligns with Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
A prediction about the future that, by being made, actually causes the future to happen.
Zelfvervullende voorspelling
“De angst voor een recessie kan een zelfvervullende voorspelling worden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'self' and 'prophecy'. Secondary stress is minimal.
Syllables
sel — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'el'. fu — Closed syllable, onset 'f', rime 'u'. fil — Closed syllable, onset 'f', rime 'il'. ling — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ing'. pro — Open syllable, onset 'pr', rime 'o'. fe — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'e'. si — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'i
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. Syllable division occurs around each vowel.
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The compound nature of the phrase.
- The adaptation of English words into Dutch.
- The 'lf' cluster in 'ful' is a common cluster in Dutch and not broken up.
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