selfdepreciating
Syllables
self-dep-re-ci-at-ing
Pronunciation
/selfˈdepriːʃieɪtɪŋ/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
self + depreciate + ing
The word 'self-depreciating' is divided into six syllables: self-dep-re-ci-at-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'depreciate', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing a tendency to disparage or undervalue oneself; lacking in self-confidence.
“He had a self-depreciating sense of humour.”
“Her self-depreciating comments were often misinterpreted as a lack of confidence.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dep — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.. re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ci — Closed syllable, 'c' pronounced as /ʃ/ before 'i'. at — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, consonant cluster following vowel.
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority, but in this case, the clusters are maintained within syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'ci' as /ʃi/ is a common exception.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
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