selfdistrusting
Syllables
self-dis-trust-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌself dɪsˈtrʌstɪŋ/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
self + trust + dis-ing
The word 'self-distrusting' is divided into four syllables: self-dis-trust-ing. The primary stress falls on 'trust'. It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Having a lack of confidence in oneself; doubting one's own abilities or worth.
“He was a self-distrusting individual, always questioning his decisions.”
“Her self-distrusting nature prevented her from taking risks.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trust'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. dis — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. trust — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster. Primary stressed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are difficult to pronounce.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The consonant cluster '-str-' is generally maintained in standard pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction might affect the phonetic realization of the syllables.
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