selfaggrandized
Self-aggrandized is a four-syllable word (self-ag-gran-dized) with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'grand-', and the suffixes '-ize' and '-d'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
To enhance one's own importance or reputation, often excessively.
“He was a self-aggrandized politician who constantly boasted about his achievements.”
- 1
Having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance.
“Her self-aggrandized behavior alienated her colleagues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gran'). The first syllable ('self') has secondary stress, while the second and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ag — Closed syllable.. gran — Closed syllable.. dized — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
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V-C-C Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable break occurs after the first consonant if it forms a valid onset.
V-C Rule
When a vowel is followed by a single consonant, the syllable break occurs after the consonant.
C-V-C Rule
When a consonant is followed by a vowel and then another consonant, the syllable break occurs after the vowel.
- The prefix 'self-' is always a separate syllable.
- The vowel digraph 'ai' in 'dized' influences the syllable boundary.
- The word's length and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to its complex syllabification.
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