selfcondemnable
Syllables
self-con-demn-a-ble
Pronunciation
/selfˈkɒndemneɪbl̩/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + condemn + able
“Self-condemnable” is a five-syllable adjective (self-con-demn-a-ble) with primary stress on the third syllable ('demn'). It’s formed from the prefix 'self-', root 'condemn', and suffix '-able'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with a syllabic consonant in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Deserving blame or censure, especially from oneself.
“His self-condemnable behavior led to the downfall of the company.”
“She felt a self-condemnable guilt over her actions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('demn'). The stress pattern is typical for English words ending in '-able'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. con — Closed syllable, short vowel.. demn — Closed syllable, stressed vowel.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.
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Consonant-Coda
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Stress Placement
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- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' requires special consideration.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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