selfflagellating
Syllables
self-flag-el-lat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈflædʒəˌleɪtɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
self + flagell + ating
The word 'self-flagellating' is divided into five syllables: self-flag-el-lat-ing. It contains the prefix 'self-', the root 'flagell-', and the suffixes '-ate' and '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lat'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of whipping oneself as a form of religious penance or self-punishment. More broadly, engaging in self-destructive or excessively punishing behavior.
“The monk was known for his self-flagellating rituals.”
“She engaged in self-flagellating behavior, constantly criticizing herself.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lat'). The first, second, and fifth syllables are unstressed, while the third syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel-final.. flag — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. el — Open syllable, vowel-final.. lat — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant-final.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of consonant clusters necessitates a nuanced understanding of English phonotactics.
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