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self-destructing

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
16 characters
English (US)
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4syllables

selfdestructing

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

self-de-struct-ing

Pronunciation

[selfdɪˈstrʌktɪŋ]

Stress

0010

Morphemes

self- + destruct + -ing

The word 'self-destructing' is a verb meaning causing or undergoing destruction. It is divided into four syllables: self-de-struct-ing, with stress on the third syllable (struct-). Syllabification follows standard English rules.

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1

    causing or undergoing destruction

    “The bomb was self-destructing.”

    syn:demolishingruining

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the third syllable (struct-).

Syllables

4
self-[self]
de-[de]
struct-[strʌkt]
ing[ɪŋ]

self- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. de- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. struct- — Closed syllable. Contains a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable. Ends in a nasal consonant.

Word Parts

pre

self-

Indicates the agent performing the action.

root

destruct

From 'destroy' and 'structure', meaning to break down or ruin.

suf

-ing

Present participle, indicating ongoing action.

Similar Words

con­struct­ingin­struct­ingde­tect­ing

Open Syllable

Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.

Closed Syllable

Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.

  • The word follows standard English syllabification rules.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 8/10/2025

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