selfintensifying
Syllables
self-in-ten-si-fy-ing
Pronunciation
/selfɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪɪŋ/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
self + intens + ifying
The word 'self-intensifying' is divided into six syllables: self-in-ten-si-fy-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si'). It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Making or becoming more intense, especially in relation to one's own feelings or actions.
“The self-intensifying cycle of anxiety made it difficult to cope.”
“His self-intensifying anger was frightening.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. in — Closed syllable, ending with a nasal consonant.. ten — Closed syllable, ending with a nasal consonant.. si — Closed syllable, ending with a voiced alveolar stop.. fy — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, ending with a nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters preceding or following a vowel are grouped with the adjacent syllable.
- The '-ify' suffix could potentially be separated, but the stress pattern and natural pronunciation favor grouping it with 'si'.
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