selfesteemingly
Syllables
self-es-teem-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪˈstiːmɪŋli/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
self + esteem + ingly
Self-esteemingly is a five-syllable adverb formed from 'self-', 'esteem', and '-ingly'. Stress falls on 'teem'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing consonant blends and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by or showing a high level of self-esteem; confidently.
“She approached the challenge self-esteemingly, knowing she had the skills to succeed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('teem'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. es — Closed syllable, unstressed.. teem — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Consonant Exception (VCe)
The silent 'e' in 'esteem' affects the vowel sound, creating a closed syllable.
Consonant Blend
Consonant blends (like 'st' in 'esteem') are kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a single syllable despite containing a vowel and consonant.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (schwa sounds).
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