selfuffillingprofesi's
Syllables
sel-fuf-fil-ling-pro-fe-si-'s
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlf.fʏl.fɪl.ɪŋ ˈpro.fə.si’s/
Stress
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Morphemes
self- + fulfilling + 's
The word 'selffulfilling prophecy's' is divided into syllables based on vowel sounds, with consonants following vowels forming closed syllables. Stress falls on the first syllable ('sel'). The word is a compound noun with English origins, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules for vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A prediction that, by being made, actually causes itself to become true.
Zelfvervullende voorspelling
“De angst voor een recessie kan een selffulfilling prophecy worden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('sel'). Secondary stress may fall on 'ful'.
Syllables
sel — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fuf — Closed syllable.. fil — Closed syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, final syllable of 'fulfilling'. pro — Open syllable, initial syllable of 'prophecy'. fe — Open syllable.. si — Closed syllable, final syllable of 'prophecy'. 's — Possessive syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Core Syllable
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Closure
Consonants following vowels form a syllable.
Possessive 's'
Possessive 's forms a single syllable.
- Compound word structure, potential regional vowel variations.
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