selfduplication
Syllables
self-du-pli-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/selfˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + duplicate + ion
The word 'self-duplication' is a noun with five syllables (self-du-pli-ca-tion), primarily stressed on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rime structure and glide formation, with a consistent application of the '-ion' suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The act of replicating oneself or something; the process of making a copy of something.
“The artist explored themes of self-duplication in his paintings.”
“The software program allowed for easy self-duplication of files.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'elf'. du — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'juː'. pli — Closed syllable, onset 'pl', rime 'ɪ'. ca — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'aɪ'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
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Glide Formation
Rules governing the formation of diphthongs and triphthongs after consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The '-ion' suffix consistently follows syllabification patterns.
- The vowel quality in 'duplication' is a diphthong, which is standard.
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