selfdistinguishing
Syllables
self-dis-tin-guish-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlf dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + distinguish + ing
The word 'self-distinguishing' is divided into five syllables: self-dis-tin-guish-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('guish'). It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'distinguish', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and prefix/suffix division rules, with typical vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Clearly or obviously different; able to be identified as distinct.
“The artist's style is self-distinguishing.”
“The unique features of the species make it self-distinguishing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('guish'). The stress pattern is influenced by the root word stress and the presence of the '-ing' suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dis — Open syllable, prefix.. tin — Closed syllable.. guish — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The 'self-' prefix is often treated as a separate prosodic unit.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in US English.
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