selfhumiliating
Syllables
self-hu-mi-li-a-ting
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈhjuːmɪˌleɪtɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + humil + ating
The word 'self-humiliating' is divided into six syllables: self-hu-mi-li-a-ting. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'humil-', and the suffix '-ating'. It functions primarily as an adjective.
Definitions
- 1
Causing or characterized by feelings of shame or embarrassment; tending to lower one's own dignity.
“His self-humiliating behavior was difficult to watch.”
“She found the task deeply self-humiliating.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). The stress pattern is influenced by the length of the root and the presence of the prefix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. hu — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Closed syllable, unstressed.. li — Closed syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ting — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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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.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The 'self-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-ating' suffix is a relatively common ending, and its syllabification is generally consistent.
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