selfinfatuation
Syllables
self-in-fa-tu-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪnfæˈtjuːeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + fat + uation
“Self-infatuation” is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It’s formed from the prefix “self-”, the root “fat-”, and the suffix “-uation” with the interfix “in-”. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive admiration of oneself; vanity.
“His self-infatuation was evident in every conversation.”
“The character's self-infatuation led to his downfall.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tu'). The first syllable ('self') has secondary stress.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, consonant blend followed by a vowel.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. fa — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tu — Open syllable, consonant blend followed by a diphthong.. a — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a schwa.
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Vowel Initiates Syllable
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- The 'in' infix is a common feature in English, but its inclusion in syllabification is standard.
- The diphthong /eɪ/ in the 'a' syllable is a common vowel sound in English and doesn't present any syllabification challenges.
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