selfdisparagement
Syllables
self-dis-par-a-ge-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌself.dɪsˈpær.ɪdʒ.mənt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + dispar + agement
The word 'self-disparagement' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'dispar', and the suffix '-agement'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns, with the unstressed vowel 'a' forming its own syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The act of belittling or undervaluing oneself; a lack of self-esteem.
“His constant self-disparagement was difficult to watch.”
“She overcame her feelings of self-disparagement by focusing on her strengths.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, no stress.. dis — Open syllable, no stress.. par — Open syllable, no stress.. a — Unstressed schwa syllable.. ge — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.. ment — Closed syllable, no stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Schwa Syllable
Unstressed vowels, particularly schwa /ə/, can form their own syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'g' in 'ge' can vary regionally.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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