unselfsacrificial
Syllables
un-self-sac-ri-fi-cial
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɛlfˌsækɹɪˈfɪʃəl/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
un- + self- + -sacrificial
The word 'unself-sacrificial' is divided into six syllables: un-self-sac-ri-fi-cial. It features a complex morphemic structure with prefixes and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('cial'). Syllable division follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not involving or characterized by self-sacrifice; selfish.
“His unself-sacrificial behavior shocked everyone.”
“She made an unself-sacrificial decision to prioritize her own needs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('cial'). Secondary stress falls on the second syllable ('self').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. self — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. sac — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Open syllable, unstressed.. cial — Closed syllable, primary stress.
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Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally part of the same syllable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are often divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of multiple morphemes necessitates a nuanced approach.
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