Hyphenation ofself-condemnatory

Linguistic Analysis of "self-condemnatory" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "self-condemnatory" presents challenges due to its length, compound structure, and the presence of multiple morphemes. Pronunciation in GB English will generally follow Received Pronunciation (RP) standards, though regional variations exist.

2. Syllable Division:

Following English syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: self- (Old English) - reflexive pronoun functioning as a prefix.
• Root: condemn (Latin condemnare – to sentence to punishment) - verb meaning to express strong disapproval.
• Suffix: -atory (Latin -atorius – forming adjectives denoting agency or relation) - adjective-forming suffix.
• Suffix: -y (English) - adjective-forming suffix.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: con-dem-na-to-ry.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌself kənˈdem.nə.tɔː.ri/

6. Edge Case Review:

The compound nature of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes require careful consideration. The vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a key factor.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Self-condemnatory" functions exclusively as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Expressing or involving condemnation of oneself.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: self-critical, self-reproaching, penitent
• Antonyms: self-approving, self-satisfied
• Examples: "His self-condemnatory remarks revealed a deep sense of guilt."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "revolutionary": rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y. Similar suffix structure (-ary), stress on the penultimate syllable.
• "demonstratory": dem-on-stra-to-ry. Similar suffix structure (-atory), stress on the penultimate syllable.
• "compensatory": com-pen-sa-to-ry. Similar suffix structure (-atory), stress on the penultimate syllable.
  The consistent stress pattern across these words highlights the influence of the -atory suffix in determining stress placement.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel Team Rule: Vowel teams (e.g., 'ea' in 'condemn') are generally treated as a single vowel sound and can form the nucleus of a syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
• Avoid Stranded Consonants Rule: Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a digraph or a consonant cluster.

11. Special Considerations:

The prefix "self-" is often treated as a separate syllable, even though it's etymologically integrated. The vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., the 'e' in 'self' and the 'a' in 'condemnatory') is crucial for accurate pronunciation.