selfsacrificial
Syllables
self-sac-ri-fi-cial
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈsæk.rɪ.fɪʃ.əl/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
self + sacrific + ial
The word 'self-sacrificial' is divided into five syllables: self-sac-ri-fi-cial. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'sacrific-', and the suffix '-ial'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows onset-rime division and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or involving self-sacrifice; willingly enduring hardship or loss for others.
“Her self-sacrificial nature led her to dedicate her life to helping others.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/sæk/), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sac — Closed syllable, containing the root's onset.. ri — Open syllable, part of the root.. fi — Open syllable, part of the root.. cial — Closed syllable, containing the suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are typically split to maintain syllable structure.
- The word's length and morphological complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The vowel clusters within the root 'sacrifice' are particularly noteworthy.
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