selfdeprecating
Syllables
self-dep-re-cat-ing
Pronunciation
/self ˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
self + deprecate + ing
The word 'self-deprecating' is divided into five syllables: self-dep-re-cat-ing. The primary stress falls on 'dep'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'deprecate', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Tending to disparage or belittle oneself; unduly humble or self-critical.
“He made a self-deprecating joke about his cooking skills.”
“Her self-deprecating humor was endearing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dep'). The stress pattern is typical for words derived from 'deprecate'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. dep — Closed, stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable.. cat — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV) Division
When two vowels are separated by a consonant, the syllable is usually divided between the vowels.
Initial Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a word are generally kept together in the first syllable.
Final Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters at the end of a word are generally kept together in the last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't significantly alter the syllabification process.
- Stress pattern is determined by the root word 'deprecate'.
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