selfsacrificing
Syllables
self-sac-ri-fic-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈsæk.rɪ.faɪ.sɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + sacrifice + ing
The word 'self-sacrificing' is divided into five syllables: self-sac-ri-fic-ing. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'sacrifice', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-coda separation.
Definitions
- 1
Willing to give up one's own needs or interests for the sake of others.
“She made a self-sacrificing decision to care for her ailing mother.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/sæk/), following the general rule for -ing words.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. sac — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ri — Open syllable, short vowel.. fic — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal coda.
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Onset-Rime
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Vowel-Coda
Dividing syllables based on the vowel and any following consonants.
Syllable Weight
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- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of vowel quality and consonant clusters.
- The initial 'self-' prefix adds a layer of complexity.
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