selfpollination
Syllables
self-pol-li-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + pollin + ation
Self-pollination is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'pollin-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The transfer of pollen from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or another flower on the same plant.
“Self-pollination is common in many plant species.”
“The researchers studied the effects of self-pollination on genetic diversity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the last syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. pol — Closed syllable, ending with a consonant cluster.. li — Open syllable, following a consonant.. na — Open syllable, primary stress.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster at the end of the word.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable, especially when following a vowel.
Stress Rule
Primary stress influences syllable prominence.
- Potential for the 't' in '-tion' to be silent in rapid speech, but it doesn't affect the written syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel sounds.
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