selfgratification
Syllables
self-gra-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/selfˌɡræ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
self + grat + ification
The word 'self-gratification' is divided into six syllables: self-gra-ti-fi-ca-tion. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'grat-', and the suffix '-ification'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel and consonant endings.
Definitions
- 1
The act of deriving pleasure or satisfaction from oneself.
“His constant pursuit of self-gratification left him feeling empty.”
“The novel explores the dangers of unchecked self-gratification.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gra — Closed syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fi — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed, often reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound, creating open syllables (e.g., 'self', 'ca').
Consonant Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are closed (e.g., 'gra', 'ti', 'fi', 'tion').
Stress Rule
Words ending in '-ification' typically have primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, particularly in rapid speech.
- The '-tion' suffix can sometimes be reduced to /n/ in colloquial speech.
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