selfnourishment
The word 'self-nourishment' is divided into four syllables: self-nour-ish-ment. The primary stress falls on 'nour'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'nourish', and the suffix '-ment'. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rhyme structure.
Definitions
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The practice of taking care of one's own physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
“Practicing regular self-nourishment is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nour').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rhyme 'elf'. nour — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'our', stressed. ish — Closed syllable, onset vowel 'ɪ', rhyme 'ʃ'. ment — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rhyme 'ent'
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Onset-Rhyme
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Consonant clusters at the end of syllables are maintained.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in RP British English.
- Potential regional variations in 'r' pronunciation.
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