selfperpetuating
Syllables
self-per-pet-u-at-ing
Pronunciation
/selfˈpɜːpətjuːeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
self + perpet + uating
The word 'self-perpetuating' is divided into six syllables: self-per-pet-u-at-ing. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('per'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'self-', the root 'perpet-', and the suffix '-uating'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and the maximum onset principle.
Definitions
- 1
Continuing or renewing itself without external help.
“The cycle of violence was self-perpetuating.”
“A self-perpetuating system of poverty.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('per').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. pet — Closed syllable.. u — Open syllable.. at — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Maximum Onset Principle
As many consonants as possible are assigned to the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- The word contains a complex morphology with multiple affixes.
- The vowel /ɜː/ in 'per' is a typical feature of British English pronunciation.
- The final '-ing' suffix is a common present participle marker.
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