selfindulgently
Syllables
self-in-dul-gent-ly
Pronunciation
/self ɪnˈdʌldʒəntli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + indulge + ently
The word 'self-indulgently' is divided into five syllables: self-in-dul-gent-ly. The primary stress falls on 'dul'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'indulge', and the suffix '-ently'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-consonant boundaries and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by excessive enjoyment of one's own desires or pleasures.
“She was living self-indulgently, spending all her money on designer clothes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dul'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ently'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, no stress.. in — Closed syllable, no stress.. dul — Closed, stressed syllable.. gent — Closed syllable, no stress.. ly — Open syllable, no stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound when followed by one or more consonant sounds.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
Suffix Stress
The '-ently' suffix attracts stress to the preceding syllable.
- The 'dge' sequence is a closed syllable.
- Stress placement is largely determined by the '-ently' suffix.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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