selfabandoningly
Syllables
self-a-ban-don-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/self æbˈændənɪŋli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
self + abandon + ingly
The word 'self-abandoningly' is an adverb formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'abandon', and the suffix '-ingly'. It is divided into six syllables: self-a-ban-don-ing-ly, with primary stress on the third syllable ('don'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by complete surrender or relinquishment of control; recklessly or without reservation.
“He acted self-abandoningly, diving into the icy water without a second thought.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('don' in 'abandon').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. a — Weak vowel, schwa sound.. ban — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. don — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel sound are separated.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant Rule
When a vowel is followed by two or more consonants, the syllable division often occurs before the first consonant.
- The length of the word and its complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The 'l' in 'self' is not typically separated into its own syllable.
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