selfaggrandizing
Syllables
self-ag-gran-di-zing
Pronunciation
/self.æɡˈɡræn.dɪ.zaɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
self + grand + izing
“Self-aggrandizing” is a five-syllable adjective (self-ag-gran-di-zing) with primary stress on the third syllable (/self.æɡˈɡræn.dɪ.zaɪŋ/). It’s formed from the prefix “self-”, the root “grand-”, and the suffix “-izing”. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively proud of oneself; boastful.
“His self-aggrandizing behavior alienated his colleagues.”
“She was accused of writing a self-aggrandizing memoir.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). This is typical for English words with Latinate suffixes, where stress often falls on the penultimate syllable before the suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ag — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. gran — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. di — Open syllable, short vowel.. zing — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing between vowels and consonants when no consonant clusters are present.
CVC Structure
Favoring closed syllables (ending in a consonant) when possible.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress placement and potential vowel reduction.
- The non-rhoticity of GB English influences the pronunciation of the /r/ sound.
- Potential vowel reduction in the 'ag' syllable in rapid speech.
- Possible reduction of '-ing' to /ɪŋ/.
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