selfsuppressing
The word 'self-suppressing' is divided into four syllables: self-sup-pres-sing. The primary stress falls on 'pres'. It's an adjective formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'press', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
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Tending to inhibit or restrain one's own feelings, expressions, or actions.
“He had a self-suppressing personality, rarely sharing his true emotions.”
“The self-suppressing behavior stemmed from childhood trauma.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the fourth syllable is also relatively unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. sup — Open syllable.. pres — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. sing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
When consonant clusters occur between vowels, they are divided to maximize onsets.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The '-ing' suffix is often reduced in unstressed syllables.
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