selfglorification
Syllables
self-glor-i-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈɡlɒrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + glori + fication
The word 'self-glorification' is divided into six syllables: self-glor-i-fi-ca-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'glori-', and the suffix 'fication'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime structure and vowel nucleus requirements, respecting morphological boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act of excessively praising oneself; boastfulness.
“His constant self-glorification was irritating to everyone.”
“The politician was accused of self-glorification during the campaign.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'elf'. glor — Open syllable, onset 'gl', rime 'ɔːr'. i — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus only. fi — Closed syllable, onset 'f', rime 'ɪ', primary stress. ca — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'eɪ'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən
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Vowel Nucleus
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Morphological Boundaries
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- The sequence '-fic-' is generally treated as a single unit due to its morphological function.
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