selfdeprecatingly
Syllables
self-dep-re-cat-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
self + deprecate + ing
Self-deprecatingly is a six-syllable adverb with primary stress on 'dep'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's structure is complex due to its prefix and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that shows a lack of self-esteem or confidence; in a humble and self-critical manner.
“He laughed self-deprecatingly at his own mistake.”
“She spoke self-deprecatingly about her achievements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dep'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. dep — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. re — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. cat — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonants.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- The compound nature of the word (prefix + root + suffixes) requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Schwa reduction in the 're' syllable is a common phonetic variation.
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