selflubrication
Syllables
self-lub-ri-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/selfˈlʌbrɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + lubric + ation
The word 'self-lubrication' is divided into five syllables: self-lub-ri-ca-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca'). It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'lubric-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime and vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process or state of being lubricated by oneself; a system or mechanism that automatically maintains its own lubrication.
“The engine featured a self-lubrication system, reducing maintenance needs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. lub — Closed syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant within a word, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- The prefix 'self-' is a stable unit and doesn't alter syllabification rules.
- The '-ation' suffix consistently creates a closed syllable.
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