selfcontaminating
Syllables
self-con-ta-mi-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kɑnˈtæm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
self + contamin + ating
The word 'self-contaminating' is divided into six syllables: self-con-ta-mi-nat-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nat'). It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'contamin-', and the suffix '-ating'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on onset-rime structure and morphological boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Causing or undergoing contamination of oneself; polluting or being polluted by one's own actions or substances.
“The self-contaminating cycle of misinformation spread rapidly online.”
“The bacteria were self-contaminating, rendering the sample unusable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nat'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ing' with a complex root.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. nat — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in US English.
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