selfworshipping
The word 'self-worshipping' is syllabified as self-wor-ship-ping, with stress on the second syllable. It comprises the prefix 'self-', root 'worship', and suffix '-ing', following standard English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively admiring or being preoccupied with oneself; characterized by vanity.
“His self-worshipping tendencies were off-putting.”
“She engaged in self-worshipping behavior, constantly taking selfies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('wor').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. wor — Open syllable.. ship — Closed syllable.. ping — Closed syllable.
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- The compound nature of the word doesn't significantly alter the standard syllabification rules.
- The '-ing' suffix is treated as a single unit within the final syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but do not affect the core syllabification.
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