selfduplicating
Syllables
self-du-pli-cat-ing
Pronunciation
/selfˈdjuːplɪkeɪtɪŋ/ or /selfˈduːplɪkeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + duplicate + ing
The word 'self-duplicating' is divided into five syllables: self-du-pli-cat-ing. The primary stress falls on the 'cat' syllable. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant cluster maintenance. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'duplicate', and the suffix '-ing'.
Definitions
- 1
Making or becoming copies of itself.
“The self-duplicating code spread rapidly through the network.”
“Self-duplicating machines are a staple of science fiction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cat').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. du — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. pli — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. cat — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound. Consonants following vowels typically initiate a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'du' as /djuː/ or /duː/ does not alter the syllable division significantly.
- Consonant clusters ('pl', 't', 'ng') are typical and do not present exceptional cases.
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