selfdissatisfaction
Syllables
self-dis-sat-is-fac-tion
Pronunciation
/selfˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + satisfy + dis-tion
The word 'self-dissatisfaction' is divided into six syllables: self-dis-sat-is-fac-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('fac'). It is a noun formed from the root 'satisfy' with the prefixes 'self-' and 'dis-' and the suffix '-tion'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A lack of contentment or pleasure in oneself; a feeling of not being good enough.
“His self-dissatisfaction stemmed from unrealistic expectations.”
“She struggled with a deep sense of self-dissatisfaction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('fac'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the 'dis-' prefix and '-tion' suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. dis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. sat — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. is — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. fac — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing single consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a following vowel.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of multiple affixes require careful consideration.
- Regional variations in vowel quality or stress intensity may occur, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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