selfexaggeration
Syllables
self-ex-ag-ger-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
self- + exagger- + -ation
The word 'self-exaggeration' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets. It's composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'exagger-', and the suffix '-ation'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of drawing undue attention to one's own importance or achievements; boastfulness.
“His constant self-exaggeration was tiresome.”
“The politician was accused of self-exaggeration during the debate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ger'), typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ex — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ag — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ger — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants. 'g' pronounced as /dʒ/.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound due to unstressed position.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants. Primary stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'ex-').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonants are arranged in order of decreasing sonority within a syllable.
Stress Assignment
Stress falls on the third syllable due to the '-ation' suffix.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a single syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 'g' in 'exaggeration' as /dʒ/ is a common phonetic change.
- Potential for reduced vowel sounds in unstressed syllables.
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