selfcontemplation
Syllables
self-con-tem-pla-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kɒn.tɛmˈpleɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + contempl + ation
The word 'self-contemplation' is a noun composed of a prefix, root, and suffix. It is divided into five syllables with primary stress on 'pla'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rime structure and CVC patterns. The suffix '-ation' contributes to a predictable syllabic structure, similar to other words ending in this suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of thinking deeply about one's own thoughts, feelings, and character.
“Her period of self-contemplation led to a profound change in her outlook.”
“The retreat provided a space for quiet self-contemplation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pla').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'elf'. con — Closed syllable, CVC structure, onset 'c', rime 'on'. tem — Closed syllable, CVC structure, onset 't', rime 'em'. pla — Open syllable, onset 'pl', rime 'aɪ', primary stress. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən
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Onset-Rime
Separation of syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-based rime.
CVC Structure
Syllables with a consonant-vowel-consonant structure are typically closed syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress is determined by morphological structure and phonological weight.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /səlf/). Regional accent variations may affect vowel quality.
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