selfliquidating
Syllables
self-liq-uid-at-ing
Pronunciation
/sɛlf ˈlɪkʷɪdeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
self + liquid + -ate/-ing
The word 'self-liquidating' is divided into five syllables: self-liq-uid-at-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('at'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'self-', the root 'liquid-', and the suffixes '-ate' and '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining diphthongs within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of being converted into cash quickly; easily realizable as money.
“The company issued self-liquidating bonds.”
“The investment was self-liquidating within six months.”
- 1
To convert into cash.
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('at'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the -ate suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. liq — Closed syllable, unstressed.. uid — Closed syllable, unstressed.. at — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Consonant Exception (VCE)
Applied to 'liq', 'uid', and 'at' syllables, though the 'e' is not present, resulting in closed syllables.
Onset-Rime
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefix 'self-' and suffix '-ing' are separated into their own syllables.
- The 'self-' prefix is treated as a separate syllable despite not following typical vowel-consonant patterns.
- The diphthong in 'liquid' is maintained within a single syllable.
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