selfcondemnation
Syllables
self-con-dem-na-tion
Pronunciation
/self kənˌdemˈneɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + condemn + ation
The word 'self-condemnation' is divided into five syllables: self-con-dem-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dem'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'condemn', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and open syllable rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of criticizing or punishing oneself severely.
“His constant self-condemnation was exhausting to witness.”
“She struggled with feelings of self-condemnation after the mistake.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dem'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. dem — Closed syllable, primary stress.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., 'con', 'dem').
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables (e.g., 'self', 'na').
- Vowel reduction in 'self' is a common phonetic feature but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The prefix 'self-' doesn't introduce any unusual syllabification challenges.
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