selfdisparaging
Syllables
self-dis-par-a-ging
Pronunciation
/self ˈdɪsˌpærɪdʒɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + dis-spar + aging
The word 'self-disparaging' is divided into five syllables: self-dis-par-a-ging. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('a'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix ('self-'), a root ('dis-spar'), and a suffix ('-aging'). Syllable division follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing a tendency to belittle or undervalue oneself; excessively self-critical.
“He made a self-disparaging remark about his own abilities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('a'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. dis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. par — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. a — Unstressed schwa syllable, single vowel.. ging — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The schwa vowel in 'a' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but generally maintains its own syllable in careful pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the phonetic realization of syllables, but not necessarily the syllable division.
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