selfdestructive
The word 'self-destructive' is divided into four syllables: self-de-struc-tive. The primary stress falls on 'struc'. It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'self-', root 'struct-', and suffix '-ive'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Having a tendency to cause harm to oneself; relating to behavior that is likely to lead to one's own destruction.
“His self-destructive behavior worried his family.”
“The politician's self-destructive comments damaged his reputation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('struc').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. struc — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. tive — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are divided after vowels when followed by consonants (e.g., 'self', 'de').
Consonant cluster followed by vowel
Syllables are divided before vowels following consonant clusters (e.g., 'struc').
- The 'de-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable despite being tightly bound to the root.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality but do not alter the core syllabic structure.
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