selfdeprecating
Syllables
self-de-pre-cat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈdeprɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
self + deprecate + ing
The word 'self-deprecating' is divided into five syllables: self-de-pre-cat-ing. It features a prefix 'self-', a root 'deprecate', and a suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pre'). Syllable division follows the vowel-consonant pattern, creating both open and closed syllables.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pre'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. de — Open syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. cat — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. ing — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables are divided after each vowel sound followed by one or more consonants.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- The initial 'self-' could potentially be divided into two syllables, but the common pronunciation supports a single syllable division.
- The '-ing' suffix is a common ending and doesn't present any unusual syllabification challenges.
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