selfconsidering
Syllables
self-con-sid-er-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlf kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + consider + ing
The word 'self-considering' is divided into five syllables: self-con-sid-er-ing. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'consider', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('er'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Thinking carefully about one's own actions, motives, or character.
“She was a deeply self-considering individual.”
“His self-considering nature often led to indecision.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('er'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ing' where the base word is stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a vowel followed by consonant blend.. con — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sid — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. er — Open syllable, vowel followed by r-coloring.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant blend.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-C Consonant Blend
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant blend.
Vowel-R
Syllables are divided before a vowel followed by 'r'.
- The hyphenated prefix 'self-' can be treated as a single syllable or divided as 'sel-f', though the single-syllable treatment is more common.
- The progressive '-ing' suffix is generally straightforward in syllabification.
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