selfpreservingly
Syllables
self-pre-ser-ving-ly
Pronunciation
/selfˈprezɜːvɪŋli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + preserve + ingly
The word 'self-preservingly' is divided into five syllables: self-pre-ser-ving-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ser'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'preserve' with the prefixes 'self-' and suffixes '-ing' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that protects oneself from harm or danger.
“He acted self-preservingly, prioritizing his own safety.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ser'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. ser — Closed, stressed syllable.. ving — Closed syllable, contains nasal coda.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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