selfreproaching
Syllables
self-re-proach-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌself.rɪˈproʊ.tʃɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 1 0
Morphemes
self + proach + ing
The word 'self-reproaching' is divided into four syllables: self-re-proach-ing. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'proach', and the suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('proach'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or given to blaming oneself; feeling or expressing remorse.
“He gave a self-reproaching sigh.”
“She had a self-reproaching look on her face.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('proach'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, standalone morpheme.. re — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. proach — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Creates open syllables (e.g., 're').
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Creates closed syllables (e.g., 'proach').
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Creates closed syllables (e.g., 'ing').
Morpheme Boundary
Syllables are often divided at morpheme boundaries (e.g., 'self-re').
- The 're-' prefix is often unstressed.
- The vowel sound in 'proach' can vary slightly regionally.
- The 'ch' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
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