selfdestructively
Syllables
self-de-struct-ive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈdɪstrʌktɪvli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + struct + ive
The word 'self-destructively' is divided into five syllables: self-de-struct-ive-ly. The primary stress falls on 'struct'. It's an adverb formed from the root 'struct' with prefixes 'self-' and 'de-' and suffixes '-ive' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows vowel and morpheme boundary rules, with typical vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by intentionally causing one's own ruin or destruction.
“He was acting self-destructively after the breakup.”
“Her self-destructive behavior worried her friends.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('struct'). The first, second, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. struct — Closed syllable, stressed.. ive — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are built around vowel sounds; each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The 'self-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon.
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