selfforgetfully
Syllables
self-for-get-ful-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌself fərˈɡetfəlli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + forget + ful-ly
The word 'self-forgetfully' is divided into five syllables: self-for-get-ful-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('get'). It's an adverb formed by adding suffixes to the root 'forget' with the prefix 'self-'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by forgetfulness, especially regarding one's own needs or importance.
“He acted self-forgetfully, giving away his last dollar to a stranger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('get'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. for — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. get — Closed syllable.. ful — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ly — Open syllable.
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- The presence of schwa vowels /ə/ in unstressed syllables.
- The 'self-' prefix influences the overall stress pattern.
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