selfsuppressive
The word 'self-suppressive' is divided into four syllables: self-sup-pres-sive. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres'). It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'suppress', and the suffix '-ive'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster preservation rules.
Definitions
- 1
Tending to restrain or inhibit one's own emotions, actions, or thoughts.
“He had a self-suppressive personality, rarely showing his true feelings.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres') of the word. The stress pattern is consistent with the -ive suffix rule.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. sup — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pres — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. sive — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The hyphenated prefix 'self-' is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The 'ss' consonant cluster is maintained within the 'pres' syllable.
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