selfactualizing
Syllables
self-ac-tu-a-liz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlfˈæktʃuˌeɪlɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0-1-0-0-0-0
Morphemes
self + actual + izing
The word 'self-actualizing' is divided into six syllables: self-ac-tu-a-liz-ing. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ac'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'actual-', and the suffixes '-ize' and '-ing'. Syllable division follows standard US English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
Making or becoming fully aware of one's own potential, motivations, and capabilities; realizing one's full potential.
“He was on a journey of self-actualizing.”
“The therapy helped her with her self-actualizing process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ac').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ac — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tu — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. liz — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable.
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Consonant Cluster Maintenance
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- Reduction of the 'self-' prefix is common phonetically.
- The 'ual' sequence is treated as a single syllable due to pronunciation.
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