selfdetermination
Syllables
self-de-ter-mi-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfdɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
self + determine + ation
The word 'self-determination' is divided into six syllables: self-de-ter-mi-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'determine', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-centricity and onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
The process of deciding one's own fate or course of action without compulsion; the right of a people to freely choose their own form of government.
“The country fought for self-determination.”
“The principle of self-determination is enshrined in international law.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants ending in a consonant.. mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. na — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the initial consonant(s) (onset) and the vowel and following consonants (rime).
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (rhotic vs. non-rhotic accents) may affect phonetic realization but not syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word does not present significant syllabification challenges.
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