selfaggrandizing
Syllables
self-ag-gran-di-zing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfəˈɡrændaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 1 1 1
Morphemes
self + grand + izing
The word 'self-aggrandizing' is divided into five syllables: self-ag-gran-di-zing. It features a prefix 'self-', a root 'grand-', and suffixes '-ize' and '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the 'di' syllable. The syllabification follows standard US English rules, respecting vowel-consonant patterns, consonant clusters, and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively proud of oneself; boastful.
“His self-aggrandizing behavior alienated his colleagues.”
“She was accused of writing a self-aggrandizing memoir.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. ag — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gran — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Diphthong syllable, stressed.. zing — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables typically end in vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Diphthongs
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress placement and syllable boundaries.
- The prefix 'self-' is often unstressed.
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