selfreprovingly
Syllables
self-re-prov-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌself.rɪˈprov.ɪŋ.li/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self- + prove + -ly
The adverb 'self-reprovingly' is divided into five syllables: self-re-prov-ing-ly, with primary stress on 'ing'. It's morphologically complex, built from prefixes, a root, and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that demonstrates or expresses self-reproach or guilt.
“He acted self-reprovingly after realizing his mistake.”
“She looked self-reprovingly at the broken vase.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ing').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. prov — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal coda.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, meaning syllables are adjusted in duration to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The 're-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable, but its close connection to the root 'prove' allows for its integration.
- The 'ing' suffix, while potentially syllabic, is integrated into the preceding syllable due to the stress pattern.
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