selfannihilated
Syllables
self-an-ni-hi-la-ted
Pronunciation
/ˌself.æˈnɪ.hɪ.leɪ.tɪd/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + nihil + ated
The word 'self-annihilated' is divided into six syllables: self-an-ni-hi-la-ted. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('la-'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'nihil-', and the suffixes '-ate' and '-ed'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules of onset-rime, vowel-coda, and coda-onset division. The 'self-' prefix is prone to reduction in casual speech.
Definitions
- 1
Destroyed or brought to nothing by one's own action; utterly destroyed.
“The star self-annihilated in a spectacular supernova.”
“He felt self-annihilated by the failure of his project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('la-'). The first syllable ('self-') is unstressed, as are the second, third, fifth and sixth syllables.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. an — Open syllable.. ni — Closed syllable.. hi — Closed syllable.. la — Open syllable, diphthong.. ted — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the onset (initial consonant sounds) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Coda Division
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds, with any following consonants forming the coda.
Coda-Onset Division
When consonant clusters occur between vowels, they are often divided based on which consonants form the coda of the preceding syllable and which form the onset of the following syllable.
- The 'self-' prefix is often reduced in rapid speech.
- The vowel sounds in unstressed syllables can be reduced (schwa /ə/).
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise vowel qualities.
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