selfabandoningly
Syllables
self-a-ban-don-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌselfəˈbændənɪŋli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + abandon + ingly
Self-abandoningly is a five-syllable adverb with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'abandon', and the suffix '-ingly'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and affix rules, with stress determined by the word's structure and the -ly ending.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by complete and unreserved surrender to impulses or desires; recklessly and without restraint.
“He acted self-abandoningly, diving into the project without any planning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('don'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs ending in '-ly', with stress on the penultimate syllable unless a heavier syllable precedes it.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ban — Closed syllable, unstressed.. don — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but not necessarily if they form a natural on-set or coda.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ly, unless a heavier syllable precedes it.
- The 'self-' prefix can sometimes blend into the following syllable, but maintaining a separate syllable is standard in careful pronunciation.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /ə/ for /a/).
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