selfcondemningly
Syllables
self-con-demn-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/self kənˈdemnɪŋli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + condemn + ing
The word 'self-condemningly' is an adverb formed from the root 'condemn' with the prefixes 'self-' and suffixes '-ing' and '-ly'. It is divided into five syllables: self-con-demn-ing-ly, with primary stress on the third syllable ('demn'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that criticizes or blames oneself.
“He stared at his reflection, muttering self-condemningly.”
“She acted self-condemningly after the mistake.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('demn'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. demn — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllable break occurs after the first consonant when a vowel is followed by two consonants (e.g., 'con-demn').
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllable break occurs after the consonant when a vowel is followed by a consonant (e.g., 'ing-ly').
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable break occurs at the boundary between morphemes (e.g., 'self-con').
- The '-mn-' consonant cluster in 'condemn' may be pronounced differently by some speakers.
- The length and complexity of the root word influence stress placement.
- Potential reduction of '-ing' to /ɪn/ in rapid speech.
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