selfdepreciation
Syllables
self-dep-re-ci-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˈselfˌdeprɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
self + depreciate + tion
The word 'self-depreciation' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It is formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'depreciate', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The action or habit of undervaluing oneself; a lack of self-esteem.
“His constant self-depreciation was exhausting to be around.”
“She struggled with feelings of self-depreciation after the criticism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('ci'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dep — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ci — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, 'c' pronounced as /ʃ/.. a — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant-Vowel (VCCV)
Syllable division typically occurs after the first vowel.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllable division occurs after the vowel.
Consonant Cluster + Vowel
Syllable division occurs before the vowel.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a separate syllable due to its semantic independence.
- The pronunciation of 'c' as /ʃ/ before 'i' is a common phonetic rule in English.
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