selfsacrificingly
Syllables
self-sac-ri-fic-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈsæk.rɪ.fɪs.ɪŋ.li/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
self + sacrifice + ingly
The word 'self-sacrificingly' is divided into six syllables: self-sac-ri-fic-ing-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ri'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'self-', the root 'sacrifice', and the suffix '-ingly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that involves giving up something valuable for the sake of others; altruistically.
“She self-sacrificingly devoted her life to helping the poor.”
“He acted self-sacrificingly, putting his own needs aside to care for his family.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ri'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. sac — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ri — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. fic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing consonants from being left alone at the end of a syllable without a following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels when followed by consonants.
- The sequence '-fic-' is a standard part of the root 'sacrifice' and doesn't present a syllabification ambiguity.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of GB English pronunciation, but doesn't affect the syllable division.
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