selfaggrandizement
Syllables
self-ag-gran-di-ze-ment
Pronunciation
/selfˈæɡrændaɪzment/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + grand + ize-ment
The word 'self-aggrandizement' is divided into six syllables: self-ag-gran-di-ze-ment. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ze'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, with syllabification following standard vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of exaggerating one's own importance or achievements.
“His constant self-aggrandizement alienated his colleagues.”
“The politician was accused of self-aggrandizement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ze') in 'self-ag-gran-di-**ze**-ment'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. ag — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. gran — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. di — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ze — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. ment — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel typically form a closed syllable.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- The pronunciation of the 'g' in 'aggrand' can vary slightly, but doesn't affect the syllabification.
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