selfpreoccupation
Syllables
self-pre-oc-cu-pa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.prɪˈɒk.jʊ.peɪ.ʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
self + occupy + preoccupation
The word 'self-preoccupation' is divided into six syllables: self-pre-oc-cu-pa-tion. The primary stress falls on 'pa'. It's a noun formed from the root 'occupy' with the prefixes 'self-' and 'pre-' and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei, onsets, and codas.
Definitions
- 1
The act of being preoccupied with oneself; excessive self-absorption.
“His self-preoccupation was evident in his constant talk about his achievements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pa'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. pre — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a short vowel.. oc — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. cu — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a short vowel.. pa — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a schwa and 'n'.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Rule
Syllables can begin with one or more consonant sounds.
Coda Rule
Syllables can end with one or more consonant sounds.
- The schwa sound in 'tion' can be reduced.
- The 'pre-' prefix can sometimes be elided in rapid speech.
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