selfsacrificingness
Syllables
self-sac-ri-fic-ing-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈsæk.rɪ.fɪs.ɪŋ.nəs/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
self + sacrifice + ing
The word 'self-sacrificingness' is divided into six syllables: self-sac-ri-fic-ing-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fic'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'sacrifice', and the suffixes '-ing' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being willing to give up one's own interests or comfort for the sake of others.
“Her self-sacrificingness was admired by all who knew her.”
“The mother demonstrated remarkable self-sacrificingness in caring for her disabled child.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fic'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sac — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel sound.. fic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, final syllable.
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Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
- The '-ing' suffix is treated as a distinct syllable due to its function as part of the adjective 'sacrificing'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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