selfdisapprobation
Syllables
self-dis-ap-pro-ba-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself dɪsəˈprɒbeɪʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
self + approb + ation
The word 'self-disapprobation' is divided into six syllables: self-dis-ap-pro-ba-tion. It features Latinate roots and suffixes, with primary stress on the third syllable ('pro'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division and prefix/suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Strong disapproval of oneself; a feeling of being unworthy or inadequate.
“His constant self-disapprobation prevented him from enjoying life.”
“She struggled with deep feelings of self-disapprobation after the mistake.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pro'), consistent with stress patterns in Latinate words.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dis — Open syllable, prefix.. ap — Closed syllable.. pro — Open syllable, stressed.. ba — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Stress Placement
Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable in words of Latinate origin.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- The word's length and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.
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