selfdeprecation
Syllables
self-dep-re-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˌdeprɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
self + deprec + ation
The word 'self-deprecation' is divided into five syllables: self-dep-re-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'deprec-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and open/closed syllable rules, considering the word's morphological structure.
Definitions
- 1
The act of belittling or undervaluing oneself; often a coping mechanism.
“His self-deprecation was a way of deflecting criticism.”
“She used self-deprecation as a defense mechanism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca'). The first and second syllables have secondary stress, while the last syllable is unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a vowel followed by consonants.. dep — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ca — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
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 compound nature of the word and the Latinate roots require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The schwa sound in 'self' and 'depr' could potentially lead to ambiguity, but the overall stress pattern and morphological structure guide the division.
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