selfdisplicency
Syllables
self-dis-pli-cen-cy
Pronunciation
/ˌself.dɪsˈplɪs.ən.si/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + displic + ency
The word 'self-displicency' is divided into five syllables: self-dis-pli-cen-cy. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pli'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'displic', and the suffix '-ency', denoting a state of self-dislike. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being displeasing to oneself; self-dislike or dissatisfaction.
“His self-displicency was palpable, a heavy weight in the room.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pli'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. dis — Open syllable, contains a prefix, unstressed.. pli — Closed syllable, contains part of the root, stressed.. cen — Open syllable, part of the root, unstressed.. cy — Closed syllable, contains the suffix, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless easily separable.
- The prefix 'self-' is treated as a single syllable despite containing a vowel.
- The 'dis-' prefix is a common element and doesn't pose syllabification challenges.
- The 'pl' cluster is a common onset and doesn't require special treatment.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.