selfincriminating
Syllables
self-in-cri-mi-na-ting
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪŋˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
self + incriminate + ing
The word 'self-incriminating' is divided into six syllables: self-in-cri-mi-na-ting. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'incriminate', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Tending to prove one's own guilt.
“His testimony was highly self-incriminating.”
“The suspect made several self-incriminating statements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cri — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mi — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. ting — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is typically maintained within the syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress placement and syllable boundaries.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a separate syllable, even though it's phonologically weak.
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