selfgratulatory
Syllables
self-gra-tu-la-to-ry
Pronunciation
/selfˈɡrætjʊlətəri/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + gratulat + ory
The word 'self-gratulatory' is divided into six syllables: self-gra-tu-la-to-ry. The primary stress falls on 'grat'. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, Latin root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Feeling or expressing pleasure at one's own achievements or qualities.
“He had a self-gratulatory smile on his face after winning the award.”
“Her self-gratulatory attitude was off-putting to many.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('grat').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. gra — Closed syllable, maximizing onset.. tu — Closed syllable, diphthong in rime.. la — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. to — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ry — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- Non-rhoticity in GB English may affect the pronunciation of the 'r' in 'ry'.
- Vowel quality in 'grat' can vary slightly depending on regional accent.
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