Hyphenation ofself-reproachfulness

Linguistic Analysis of "self-reproachfulness"

1. Pronunciation Examination:

The word "self-reproachfulness" is a complex noun in US English, exhibiting multiple morphemes and a relatively uncommon structure. Its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel reductions, typical of polysyllabic English words.

2. Syllable Division:

Following English syllabification rules, the word is divided as follows (using only original letters):

self-re-proach-ful-ness

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: self- (Old English) - reflexive pronoun functioning as a prefix indicating the action is performed by the subject.
• Root: proach (from Old French prochier meaning "to accuse" or "to blame") - the core meaning of accusation or blame. This is somewhat obscured as it's not a freestanding morpheme in modern English.
• Suffixes:
  • -re- (Latin re- meaning "again" or "back") - intensifies the action of the root.
  • -ful (Old English full) - adjectival suffix meaning "characterized by" or "full of."
  • -ness (Old English nes) - nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from an adjective.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: re-proach-ful-ness. Secondary stress is present on the first syllable: self-re-proach-ful-ness.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌself.riˈproʊtʃ.fʊl.nəs/

6. Edge Case Review:

The combination of multiple suffixes and the relatively uncommon root "proach" presents a slight edge case. The vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., the 'e' in 're' becoming /ɪ/) is a common phenomenon but needs to be accounted for.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Self-reproachfulness" functions solely as a noun. The syllabification and stress pattern remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The quality or state of being full of self-reproach; a feeling of deep regret and self-blame.
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• Synonyms: self-reproach, remorse, regret, compunction, guilt
• Antonyms: self-satisfaction, complacency, contentment
• Examples:
  • "His self-reproachfulness was overwhelming after the mistake."
  • "She was consumed by self-reproachfulness and couldn't move on."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Responsibility: re-spon-si-bil-i-ty - Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Stress falls on the third syllable, mirroring "self-reproachfulness."
• Unforgivable: un-for-giv-a-ble - Shares the prefix structure and a similar suffix pattern. Stress on the third syllable.
• Understandable: un-der-stand-a-ble - Demonstrates a different prefix but a comparable suffix structure. Stress on the third syllable.

The consistent stress pattern on the third syllable in these words highlights a common tendency in English to stress the syllable preceding the final suffix.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

{
"syllable_analysis": [
    {"syllable": "self", "ipa_transcription": "/self/", "description": "Open syllable, stressed."},
    {"syllable": "re", "ipa_transcription": "/ri/", "description": "Open syllable, unstressed."},
    {"syllable": "proach", "ipa_transcription": "/proʊtʃ/", "description": "Closed syllable, stressed."},
    {"syllable": "ful", "ipa_transcription": "/fʊl/", "description": "Closed syllable, unstressed."},
    {"syllable": "ness", "ipa_transcription": "/nəs/", "description": "Closed syllable, unstressed."}
],
"syllable_division": "self-re-proach-ful-ness",
"morphemic_breakdown": {
    "prefix": {
        "value": "self",
        "additional": "Old English, reflexive pronoun functioning as a prefix."
    },
    "root": {
        "value": "proach",
        "additional": "Old French *prochier*, meaning 'to accuse' or 'to blame'."
    },
    "suffix": {
        "value": "re-ful-ness",
        "additional": "Latin *re-* (again), Old English *full* (characterized by), Old English *nes* (nominalizing)."
    }
},
"phonetic_transcription": "/ˌself.riˈproʊtʃ.fʊl.nəs/",
"stress_pattern": {
    "value": "10100",
    "explanation": "Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('proach'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self'). The remaining syllables are unstressed."
},
"meanings": [
    {
        "part_of_speech": "noun",
        "definitions": [
            {
                "definition": "The quality or state of being full of self-reproach; a feeling of deep regret and self-blame.",
                "translation": null,
                "synonyms": ["self-reproach", "remorse", "regret", "compunction", "guilt"],
                "antonyms": ["self-satisfaction", "complacency", "contentment"],
                "examples": ["His self-reproachfulness was overwhelming after the mistake.", "She was consumed by self-reproachfulness and couldn't move on."]
            }
        ]
    }
],
"similar_words_comparison": [
    {
        "word": "Responsibility",
        "syllables": "re-spon-si-bil-i-ty",
        "reason": "Similar structure with multiple suffixes and stress pattern."
    },
    {
        "word": "Unforgivable",
        "syllables": "un-for-giv-a-ble",
        "reason": "Shares the prefix structure and a similar suffix pattern."
    },
    {
        "word": "Understandable",
        "syllables": "un-der-stand-a-ble",
        "reason": "Demonstrates a different prefix but a comparable suffix structure."
    }
],
"division_rules": [
    {
        "rule": "Vowel Consonant Exception",
        "how": "When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is divided before the consonant (e.g., re-proach)."
    },
    {
        "rule": "Suffix Division",
        "how": "Suffixes are generally separated from the root (e.g., proach-ful-ness)."
    },
    {
        "rule": "Open Syllable",
        "how": "Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables (e.g., self, re)."
    }
],
"special_considerations": [
    "The root 'proach' is not a common freestanding morpheme in modern English.",
    "Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation."
],
"short_analysis": "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."
}