selfaggrandizement
Syllables
self-ag-gran-di-ze-ment
Pronunciation
/ˈselfəˈɡrændaɪzmənt/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
self + grand + ize-ment
The word 'self-aggrandizement' is divided into six syllables: self-ag-gran-di-ze-ment. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'grand-', and the suffixes '-ize' and '-ment'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('self'), with secondary stress on the fourth ('di'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, while considering the morphemic structure of the word.
Definitions
- 1
The act of enhancing one's own importance or reputation, often excessively.
“His constant self-aggrandizement alienated his colleagues.”
“The politician was accused of self-aggrandizement through lavish spending.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('self') and secondary stress on the fourth syllable ('di').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, primary stress.. ag — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gran — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, stressed.. ze — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ment — Closed syllable, 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.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The 'self-' prefix is often treated as a single syllable.
- Potential variation in pronunciation of 'aggrand', but doesn't affect syllabification.
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