selfabominating
Syllables
self-a-bo-mi-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfəbɑːmɪˈneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
self + abomin + ating
The word 'self-abominating' is divided into six syllables: self-a-bo-mi-nat-ing. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'abomin-', and the suffix '-ating'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nat'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Feeling or expressing extreme dislike or hatred of oneself.
“His self-abominating thoughts led to a deep depression.”
“She was consumed by self-abominating feelings after the mistake.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nat'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial stress.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. bo — Open syllable, diphthong, unstressed.. mi — Closed syllable, short 'i' vowel, unstressed.. nat — Closed syllable, diphthong, primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split when necessary, but affixes are kept intact.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and vowel reduction.
- The prefix 'self-' is closely bound to the root and pronounced as a single unit.
- The schwa vowel in 'self' is a common reduction in unstressed syllables.
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