selfcondemnatory
Syllables
self-con-demn-a-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌself kənˈdem.nə.tɔː.ri/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
self + condemn + atory
The word 'self-condemnatory' is divided into six syllables: self-con-demn-a-to-ry. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dem'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'condemn', and the suffixes '-atory'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Expressing or involving condemnation of oneself.
“His self-condemnatory remarks revealed a deep sense of guilt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dem'). The first syllable ('self') is unstressed, and the remaining syllables are also unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel sound /e/.. con — Open syllable, vowel sound /ə/.. demn — Closed syllable, vowel sound /e/, consonant cluster /mn/.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel /ə/.. to — Open syllable, schwa vowel /ə/.. ry — Closed syllable, vowel sound /i/.
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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.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a separate syllable despite its etymological integration.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., the 'e' in 'self' and the 'a' in 'condemnatory') is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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