selfpropagating
Syllables
self-pro-pa-gat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈprɒpəɡeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self- + propagat- + -ing
The word 'self-propagating' is divided into five syllables: self-pro-pa-gat-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pa'). It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'propagat-', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant closure.
Definitions
- 1
Spreading or multiplying by its own means; reproducing itself.
“The bacteria were self-propagating, making containment difficult.”
“A self-propagating rumor quickly spread through the town.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pa'), following typical English stress patterns for words with the '-ing' suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pro — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pa — Stressed, open syllable.. gat — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables are grouped to maximize the onset.
Vowel-Consonant Closure
Syllables are closed when a vowel is followed by a consonant.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce significant exceptions.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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