unselfreflecting
Syllables
un-self-re-flect-ing
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɛlfɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
un- + self-reflect + -ing
The word 'unself-reflecting' is divided into five syllables: un-self-re-flect-ing, with primary stress on '-flect-'. It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'un-', roots 'self-' and 'reflect', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant blend preservation.
Definitions
- 1
Not given to or characterized by introspection or self-awareness.
“His unself-reflecting behavior often led to misunderstandings.”
“She was criticized for her unself-reflecting attitude.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, '-flect-'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un- — Open syllable, unstressed.. self- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. re- — Open syllable, unstressed.. flect- — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables often divide after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Pattern
Syllables often divide around a vowel surrounded by consonants.
Consonant Blend Division
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The prefix 'un-' is almost always a separate syllable.
- The suffix '-ing' is typically a separate syllable, especially when forming an adjective.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables can vary regionally.
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