selfsacrificing
Syllables
self-sac-ri-fic-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈsæk.rɪ.faɪ.sɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
self + sacrifice + ing
The word 'self-sacrificing' is divided into five syllables: self-sac-ri-fic-ing. The primary stress falls on 'sac', with secondary stress on 'self'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'sacrifice', and the suffix '-ing'. The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Willing to give up one's own needs or interests for the sake of others.
“She made a self-sacrificing decision to care for her ailing mother.”
“His self-sacrificing nature was admired by all.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('sac'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable, secondary stress.. sac — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ri — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. fic — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
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Onset-Rime Rule
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Consonant Cluster Rule
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Stress-Timing Rule
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- The hyphenated form is common, but the analysis focuses on the single word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not affect syllabification.
- The initial 'self-' could be considered a separate syllable in some analyses.
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