selfgratulatingly
Syllables
self-grat-u-lat-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/selfˈɡræ.tʃu.leɪ.tɪŋ.li/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
self + gratulat + ing
The word 'self-gratulatingly' is divided into six syllables: self-grat-u-lat-ing-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lat'). It's an adverb formed from a Latin root with English prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner expressing pleasure at one's own success; smugly.
“He smiled self-gratulatingly as he accepted the award.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lat'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. grat — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. u — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. lat — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonants) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'grat' cluster is a potential point of simplification in casual speech.
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