selfdistrusting
Syllables
self-dis-trust-ing
Pronunciation
/self dɪsˈtrʌstɪŋ/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
self + trust + -dis-ing
The word 'self-distrusting' is divided into four syllables: self-dis-trust-ing, with primary stress on 'trust'. It comprises the prefix 'self-', the root 'trust', and the suffix '-dis-ing'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Having a lack of confidence in oneself; doubting one's own abilities or worth.
“He was a deeply self-distrusting person.”
“Her self-distrusting nature prevented her from taking risks.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'trust', due to lexical prominence. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dis — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. trust — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are divided after vowels when followed by one or more consonants.
Stress Placement
Stress is assigned based on lexical prominence and morphological structure.
- The combination of 'dis' and 'trust' is a standard combination and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel quality or 'r' pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllable division.
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