selfconcentration
Syllables
self-con-cen-tra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈkɒn.sɛn.treɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + concentrate + ion
The word 'self-concentration' is divided into five syllables: self-con-cen-tra-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tra'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'concentrate', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules and suffix division principles.
Definitions
- 1
The act of focusing one's attention on oneself; introspection.
“Her period of self-concentration helped her to understand her feelings.”
“The retreat was designed to encourage self-concentration and mindfulness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tra'). The first syllable ('self') has secondary stress, while the others are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'elf'. con — Closed syllable, onset 'kn', rime 'on'. cen — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'en'. tra — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'aɪ'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Suffix Division
Common suffixes like '-tion' are treated as separate syllables.
- The 'l' in 'self' is generally considered part of the first syllable despite potential for separate articulation.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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