selfpropagating
Syllables
self-pro-pa-gat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈprɑːpəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + propagat + ing
The word 'self-propagating' is divided into five syllables: self-pro-pa-gat-ing. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'propagat-', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pa'). Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules, respecting morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Spreading or multiplying by its own means; reproducing or disseminating without external assistance.
“The rumors were self-propagating, spreading rapidly through social media.”
“A self-propagating system requires no external input to continue functioning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pa'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pro — Open syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. gat — Closed syllable, potential for /ɡ/ reduction.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel and before a consonant.
Consonant-Following Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided after a consonant and before a vowel.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries.
- Potential vowel reduction in the 'gat' syllable in some dialects.
- The sequence 'pro-pa' could theoretically be a single syllable, but separating it maintains morphemic integrity.
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