selfrenunciatory
Syllables
self-re-nun-ci-a-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌself.rɪˈnʌn.ʃi.eɪ.tɔː.ri/
Stress
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Morphemes
self + nunci + ate-ory-ry
The word 'self-renunciatory' is divided into seven syllables: self-re-nun-ci-a-to-ry. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ci'). It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, Latin root, and multiple suffixes. It functions as an adjective meaning 'characterized by self-denial'.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or involving the voluntary rejection of one's own interests, desires, or pleasures.
“Her self-renunciatory lifestyle was admired by many.”
“The monk's self-renunciatory vows demanded a life of poverty and solitude.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ci'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. nun — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. ry — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split according to pronounceability.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'ci' sequence pronunciation (/ʃi/) is standard in US English.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon in English.
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