selfforgettingly
Syllables
self-for-get-ting-ly
Pronunciation
/self fərˈɡetɪŋli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + forget + -ing
The word 'self-forgettingly' is divided into five syllables: self-for-get-ting-ly. The primary stress falls on 'get'. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'forget', and the suffixes '-ing' and '-ly'. Syllable division follows the vowel nucleus and maximize onset rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by a lack of self-awareness or consideration for oneself.
“He acted self-forgettingly, rushing into the burning building to save the child.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'get'. The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ly' derived from adjectives.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. for — Open syllable.. get — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ting — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Maximize Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are broken to create the largest possible consonant onset for each syllable.
- The '-ing' suffix is treated as part of the present participle and does not form a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., schwa reduction) do not affect the core syllable division.
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