selfconsideration
Syllables
self-con-sid-er-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kən.sɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
self + consider + ation
Self-consideration is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'consider', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of onset-rime division, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The act of thinking carefully about one's own actions, thoughts, or feelings.
“A period of self-consideration helped her to make a difficult decision.”
“His lack of self-consideration often led to problems.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('er'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable, weak vowel.. sid — Closed syllable.. er — Open syllable, weak vowel.. a — Open syllable, weak vowel.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
- The prefix 'self-' can sometimes be treated as a single unit.
- Vowel reduction (schwa) is common in unstressed syllables in British English.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the precise articulation of vowels and consonants.
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