selfsuppressive
The word 'self-suppressive' is divided into four syllables: self-sup-pres-sive. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'suppress-', and the suffix '-ive'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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Tending to inhibit or restrain one's own feelings, thoughts, or actions.
“He had a self-suppressive personality.”
“Her self-suppressive behavior stemmed from childhood trauma.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sup — Closed syllable.. pres — Closed syllable, stressed.. sive — Closed syllable.
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V-C-C Rule
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- Compound word structure, pronunciation of final 'e' in 'sive'.
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