selfmultiplying
Syllables
self-mul-ti-ply-ing
Pronunciation
/selfˈmʌltɪplaɪɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
self + multiply + ing
The word 'self-multiplying' is divided into five syllables: self-mul-ti-ply-ing. The primary stress falls on 'mul'. The syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Increasing or reproducing rapidly by its own means.
“The bacteria are self-multiplying at an alarming rate.”
“This is a self-multiplying process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('mul'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'elf'. mul — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ul'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'i'. ply — Diphthong syllable, onset 'pl', rime 'aɪ'. ing — Closed syllable, nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'ng'
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Onset-Rime Structure
Dividing syllables based on consonant-vowel boundaries, maximizing onsets.
Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoiding Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable.
- The sequence 'lti' is uncommon but follows standard syllable division rules.
- The '-ing' suffix is a common and well-defined case.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur but do not affect syllable structure.
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