selfindignation
Syllables
self-in-dig-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
self- + indign- + -ation
Self-indignation is a five-syllable noun (self-in-dig-na-tion) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', root 'indign-', and suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of resentment or anger at being treated unfairly or with disrespect, directed towards oneself.
“He was overcome with self-indignation after realizing his mistake.”
“Her self-indignation was palpable as she recounted the story.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. dig — Closed syllable.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
If a syllable contains a single vowel followed by a consonant, the syllable is divided after the vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables with this structure are divided between the vowels.
- The prefix 'self-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The 't' in '-tion' is often silent in pronunciation but remains in the orthography.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter standard syllabification rules.
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