selfadministering
Syllables
self-ad-min-is-ter-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlf.ædˈmɪn.ɪ.stər.ɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
self + administer + ing
The word 'self-administering' is divided into six syllables: self-ad-min-is-ter-ing. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'administer', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('is'). The syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Managing or dispensing something oneself.
“The hospital uses a self-administering pain scale.”
“Self-administering the medication requires careful attention to dosage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('is'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and ending in a consonant cluster.. ad — Open syllable, containing a short vowel followed by a consonant.. min — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and ending in a consonant.. is — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and ending in a consonant.. ter — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and ending in a consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and ending in a nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables often end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can be formed around a vowel sound flanked by consonants.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables can end with two consonants.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in US English.
- The 'ing' suffix is consistently treated as a single syllable.
- The 'ter' syllable is often pronounced as a single unit due to the 'er' sound.
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