selfunworthiness
Syllables
self-un-worth-i-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌselfʌnˈwɜrθɪnəs/
Stress
0 1 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + worth + unworthiness
The word 'self-unworthiness' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on 'worth'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and affix boundaries, consistent with similar words like 'unhappiness' and 'worthwhile'.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being without value or merit; a lack of deservingness.
“His feelings of self-unworthiness stemmed from childhood experiences.”
“She struggled with deep-seated self-unworthiness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('worth'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. un — Open syllable, prefix.. worth — Closed syllable, root, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when following a vowel.
- The prefix 'self-' can be considered a bound morpheme, but functions as a distinct syllable.
- The vowel /ɪ/ in 'i' is a reduced vowel (schwa) and can be difficult to identify as a full syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel articulation but not syllable division.
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