selfreproaching
The word 'self-reproaching' is divided into four syllables: self-re-proach-ing. The primary stress falls on 'proach'. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'proach', and the suffix '-ing'. It functions as an adjective, expressing regret or guilt.
Definitions
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Feeling or expressing regret or guilt about one's own actions or failings.
“He was a self-reproaching man, always dwelling on his mistakes.”
“Her self-reproaching thoughts kept her awake at night.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('proach'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a vowel followed by consonants.. re — Open syllable, containing a vowel preceded by a consonant.. proach — Closed syllable, containing a vowel followed by a consonant cluster, and primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, containing a vowel followed by a nasal consonant cluster.
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