selfduplicating
Syllables
self-du-pli-cat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈduːplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
self + duplicate + ing
“Self-duplicating” is a five-syllable word (self-du-pli-cat-ing) with primary stress on the third syllable (*pli*). It consists of the prefix *self-*, the root *duplicate*, and the suffix *-ing*. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of or relating to the making of copies of itself.
“The self-duplicating code spread rapidly through the network.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pli'). The stress pattern reflects the prominence of the root morpheme.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, short vowel.. du — Open syllable, long vowel.. pli — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. cat — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel and nasal consonant cluster.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant.
V-C Rule
Syllables are often divided before a consonant that follows a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word's length and morphological complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of the '-ing' suffix is a common feature in English, and its syllabic status is well-defined.
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