selfreproachful
Syllables
self-re-proach-ful
Pronunciation
/ˌself.rɪˈproʊtʃ.fʊl/
Stress
0 1 1 0
Morphemes
self + proach + ful
The word 'self-reproachful' is divided into four syllables: self-re-proach-ful. The primary stress falls on 'proach'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'proach', and the suffix '-ful'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and vowel-consonant cluster rules, with consideration for morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
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Characterized by or given to feeling or expressing self-reproach; feeling or expressing regret or guilt about one's own actions or failings.
“He was a self-reproachful man, always dwelling on his past mistakes.”
“Her self-reproachful gaze revealed a deep sense of guilt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('proach'). Secondary stress on the second syllable ('re').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. re — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. proach — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ful — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant
A syllable break occurs after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster
A syllable break occurs after a vowel when followed by a consonant cluster.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable breaks often align with morpheme boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The root 'proach' is not a common standalone word, making syllabification slightly less intuitive.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a single morpheme, but is still a separate syllable.
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