selfcongratulating
Syllables
self-con-grat-u-lat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kənˈɡrætʃ.u.leɪ.tɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
self + grat + u-lat-ing
The word 'self-congratulating' is divided into six syllables: self-con-grat-u-lat-ing. It features a Latinate root 'grat' with Old English and Latinate affixes. Primary stress falls on the 'grat' syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively pleased or proud of oneself or one's accomplishments.
“He had a self-congratulating smile on his face.”
“She was feeling rather self-congratulating after winning the award.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('grat'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. grat — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. u — Open syllable, unstressed, connecting vowel.. lat — Open syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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- Palatalization of /t/ to /tʃ/ in 'grat'.
- Vowel reduction of the connecting vowel /u/ to /ə/ in unstressed syllables.
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