selfcongratulation
Syllables
self-con-grat-u-la-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kɒn.ɡrætʃ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
self + grat + ulation
The word 'self-congratulation' is divided into six syllables: self-con-grat-u-la-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('u'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes of Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The act of feeling or expressing pleasure and pride in one's own accomplishments or qualities.
“His speech was full of self-congratulation.”
“She couldn't resist a moment of self-congratulation after winning the award.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('u'), creating a rhythm of unstressed-unstressed-stressed-unstressed-unstressed-stressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. grat — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. u — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. la — Open syllable, vowel ending.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are divided after the first consonant when a vowel is followed by two consonants.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are divided between the vowel and the second consonant when a consonant is followed by a vowel and another consonant.
Vowel
Single vowels typically form their own syllable.
- The connecting vowel '-u-' influences the syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., schwa reduction) may occur.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.