unselfsacrificing
Syllables
un-self-sac-ri-fic-ing
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɛlfˌsæk.rɪ.faɪ.sɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + self + -ing
The word 'unself-sacrificing' is divided into six syllables: un-self-sac-ri-fic-ing. The primary stress falls on 'sac'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants, considering the word's morphemic structure and stress pattern. It functions as an adjective meaning 'not willing to sacrifice for others'.
Definitions
- 1
Not willing to give up one's own comfort or advantages for the sake of others.
“He was accused of being an unself-sacrificing individual who always put his needs first.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sac'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and structure.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. self — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sac — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. fic — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to begin a syllable unless part of a digraph or blend.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels in a VCV pattern.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The stress pattern is crucial in determining the correct syllable division.
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