selfrestraining
The word 'self-restraining' is divided into four syllables: self-re-strain-ing. It consists of a prefix 'self-', root 'restrain', and suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('re'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
Exercising control over one's own impulses, emotions, or actions.
“He was a remarkably self-restraining individual.”
“The self-restraining approach proved effective in managing the crisis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('re'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. re — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. strain — Diphthong followed by a nasal consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel Sound
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The 'str' cluster in 'strain' is a common complex onset in English.
- The 'ŋ' sound in 'ing' is a velar nasal, common as a syllable-final consonant.
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