selfreproachfulness
Syllables
self-re-proach-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌself.riˈproʊtʃ.fʊl.nəs/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
self + proach + re-ful-ness
The word 'self-reproachfulness' is a complex noun divided into five syllables: self-re-proach-ful-ness. It features a prefix ('self'), a root ('proach'), and multiple suffixes ('re', 'ful', 'ness'). Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('proach'), with secondary stress on the first ('self'). The syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant separation and suffix division.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being full of self-reproach; a feeling of deep regret and self-blame.
“His self-reproachfulness was overwhelming after the mistake.”
“She was consumed by self-reproachfulness and couldn't move on.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('proach'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. proach — Closed syllable, stressed.. ful — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Consonant Exception
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is divided before the consonant (e.g., re-proach).
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated from the root (e.g., proach-ful-ness).
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables (e.g., self, re).
- The root 'proach' is not a common freestanding morpheme in modern English.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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