selfapprobation
The word 'self-approbation' is divided into five syllables: self-ap-pro-ba-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ba'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'prob-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English CV and CVC rules, with the '-ation' suffix forming a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Approval of oneself; excessive pride in one's own accomplishments.
“His self-approbation was evident in his smug expression.”
“She struggled with a dangerous level of self-approbation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ba'), typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ap — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. pro — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure with a diphthong.. ba — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure with a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure
Syllables are often formed around a vowel sound, with consonants preceding or following it.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Structure
When a vowel is surrounded by consonants, a syllable break typically occurs before and after the vowel.
Suffix Division
Suffixes like '-ation' are often treated as separate syllables.
- The 'pr' and 'br' consonant clusters do not pose a syllabification challenge.
- The stress pattern is predictable based on the '-ation' suffix.
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