selfsacrificingness
Syllables
self-sac-ri-fic-ing-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈsæk.rɪ.faɪ.sɪŋ.nəs/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
self + sacrifice + -ing
The word 'self-sacrificingness' is a noun composed of the prefix 'self-', root 'sacrifice', and suffixes '-ing' and '-ness'. It's divided into five syllables: self-sac-ri-fic-ing-ness, with primary stress on 'fic' and secondary stress on 'self'. The IPA transcription is /ˌselfˈsæk.rɪ.faɪ.sɪŋ.nəs/.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being willing to give up one's own interests or comfort for the sake of others.
“Her self-sacrificingness was admirable.”
“The mother demonstrated remarkable self-sacrificingness for her children.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fic'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. sac — Closed syllable, stressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. fic — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but not necessarily between vowels.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- Slight variations in pronunciation may occur depending on regional accents.
- The '-ing' suffix is tightly bound to 'fic', forming a single syllable in this case.
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