selfdepreciative
Syllables
self-dep-re-ci-a-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌself dɪˈpreʃɪətɪv/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
self + deprec + ative
The word 'self-depreciative' is divided into six syllables: self-dep-re-ci-a-tive. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'deprec-', and the suffix '-ative'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. The pronunciation features a /ʃ/ sound for the 'c' and potential reduction of the 't' in rapid speech.
Definitions
- 1
Tending to belittle or undervalue oneself; excessively humble.
“He made a self-depreciative joke.”
“Her self-depreciative humor was endearing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/ˈpreʃɪətɪv/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/self/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dep — Closed syllable.. re — Open syllable.. ci — Closed syllable, 'c' pronounced as /ʃ/.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. tive — Closed syllable, 't' can be reduced in rapid speech.
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- The 'c' in 'depreciative' is pronounced as /ʃ/ before the 'i'.
- The 't' in 'tive' can be reduced in rapid speech.
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