selfdepreciation
Syllables
self-de-pre-ci-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.diˌpriːˈʃeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + depreciate + tion
The word 'self-depreciation' is a four-syllable noun divided as self-de-pre-ci-a-tion, with primary stress on the third syllable ('ci'). It's composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'depreciate' (from Latin), and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, consonant cluster maintenance, and prefix/suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The act or practice of belittling or undervaluing oneself; a lack of self-esteem.
“His constant self-depreciation was exhausting.”
“She used self-depreciation as a defense mechanism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
self
Old English reflexive pronoun, functions as a prefix indicating action performed on the subject itself.
depreciate
From Latin *deprecari* (to undervalue), composed of *de-* (down from, away from) and *preciate* (from Latin *pretium* - price, value).
tion
Latin nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally built around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound in the word forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they are pronounceable as a unit (e.g., 'pr' in 'pre').
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables, especially when they are easily identifiable.
- The hyphenated form 'self-depreciating' (adjective) maintains the same syllable division, though stress may shift slightly.
- Regional accents may influence vowel pronunciation, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.
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