selfdiscrimination
Syllables
self-dis-crim-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.dɪs.krɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
self + discriminate + ion
The word 'self-discrimination' is divided into six syllables: self-dis-crim-i-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'discriminate', and the suffix '-ion'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rhyme structure and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The act of discriminating against oneself; prejudice or bias against one's own group or characteristics.
“Her struggles with self-discrimination stemmed from years of negative messaging.”
“The study explored the psychological effects of self-discrimination on minority groups.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('na'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rhyme 'elf'. dis — Closed syllable, CVC structure. crim — Closed syllable, CCVC structure. i — Open syllable, vowel only. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'aɪ' (diphthong). tion — Closed syllable, CCVC structure, weak syllable
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Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally divided based on phonotactic constraints.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may affect phonetic realization but not syllable division.
- The schwa vowel in '-tion' creates a weak syllable.
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