selfgratulation
Syllables
self-gra-tu-la-tion
Pronunciation
/selfˈɡrætjʊleɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + gratulat + ion
The word 'self-gratulation' is divided into five syllables: self-gra-tu-la-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('la'). It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'gratulat-', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rhyme structure and permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of congratulating oneself; excessive self-satisfaction.
“His self-gratulation was evident in his boastful tone.”
“She indulged in a moment of self-gratulation after completing the difficult task.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('la'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate suffixes.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 'l', rhyme 'elf'. gra — Closed syllable, onset 'gr', rhyme 'ɑː'. tu — Open syllable, onset 't', rhyme 'juː'. la — Open syllable, onset 'l', rhyme 'ə'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rhyme 'ən'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme
Each syllable contains an onset (initial consonant sound) and a rhyme (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel Division
Vowels typically form the nucleus of a syllable, creating open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on permissible combinations in English phonology.
- The 'gr' consonant cluster is a common and permissible onset.
- The 'tion' suffix is a standard English suffix with a consistent syllabification pattern.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical in GB English.
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