selffulfillment
The word 'self-fulfillment' is divided into four syllables: self-ful-fill-ment. The primary stress falls on 'ful'. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'ful-fill', and the suffix '-ment'. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, with consonant clusters maintained within syllables.
Definitions
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The achievement of one's full potential; a sense of satisfaction derived from realizing one's capabilities.
“She found self-fulfillment through her art.”
“He dedicated his life to achieving self-fulfillment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ful'). The stress pattern is 0 (unstressed) - 1 (stressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed).
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ful — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'l'. fill — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'l'. ment — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'nt'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the onset (initial consonants) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within the onset or coda.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically centered around vowel sounds.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'self-' in rapid speech.
- Compound word structure requiring careful morphemic analysis.
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