selfcongratulatori
Syllables
self-con-grat-u-la-to-ri
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kɒnˈɡrætʃʊ.lə.tɔː.ri/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
self + congratulat + ory
The word 'self-congratulatory' is divided into seven syllables: self-con-grat-u-la-to-ri. The primary stress falls on 'grat'. It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'self-', the root 'congratulat-', and the suffixes '-ory' and '-ly'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively proud of one's own accomplishments.
“His self-congratulatory speech irritated everyone.”
“She was acting very self-congratulatory after winning the award.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('grat'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. con — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. grat — Closed, stressed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable, often reduced to schwa.. la — Open syllable, often reduced to schwa.. to — Open syllable, often reduced to schwa.. ri — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing single consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are possible but do not affect syllable structure.
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