selfexplanation
Syllables
self-ex-plan-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪk.splæˈneɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + explain + ation
The word 'self-explanation' is a noun divided into five syllables: self-ex-plan-a-tion. The primary stress falls on 'plan'. Syllable division is based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, following standard English phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of providing a clear and detailed account of something, often without needing external assistance.
“His self-explanation was thorough and convincing.”
“The software provides self-explanation features to guide users.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'plan', following the typical stress pattern for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. ex — Closed syllable, with a short vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. plan — Closed syllable, with a short vowel followed by a consonant cluster. Primary stress.. a — Open syllable, containing a reduced vowel sound (schwa).. tion — Closed syllable, with a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel or short vowel form a syllable boundary.
Compound Word Rule
Syllable division follows the rules for individual morphemes within a compound word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
- The vowel in the 'a' syllable may be reduced to schwa /ə/ in unstressed positions.
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