selfaggrandized
The word 'self-aggrandized' is divided into four syllables: self-ag-gran-dized. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gran'). It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The IPA transcription is /self.æɡˈɡræn.daɪzd/.
Definitions
- 1
Having or characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance; boastful.
“He was a self-aggrandized politician.”
“She self-aggrandized by constantly talking about her achievements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gran'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ized'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ag — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gran — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. dized — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing single consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels when followed by consonants.
- Potential vowel reduction to schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables, particularly in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., a more open vowel in 'ag').
- The consistent stress pattern on the penultimate syllable before the *-ized* suffix.
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