selfvindicating
Syllables
self-vin-di-cat-ing
Pronunciation
/self ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
01020
Morphemes
self + vindicate + ing
The word 'self-vindicating' is divided into five syllables: self-vin-di-cat-ing. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'vindicate', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vin'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
Clearing oneself from blame or suspicion; justifying one's actions.
“His self-vindicating statement did little to quell the public's outrage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vin'), and secondary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cat'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. vin — Closed syllable, primary stress.. di — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cat — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant Blends
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Stress Placement
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- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate syllabification.
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