selfrecollection
Syllables
self-re-col-lec-tion
Pronunciation
/self.rɪ.kəˈlek.ʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + collect + ion
The word 'self-recollection' is divided into five syllables: self-re-col-lec-tion. Stress falls on the third syllable ('lec'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'collect', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of reflecting on one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
“Her practice of daily self-recollection helped her understand her motivations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lec'). This follows the general rule of stress on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ion.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. re — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. col — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. lec — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. tion — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
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- The compound nature of the word does not introduce significant exceptions.
- Some speakers might reduce the vowel in 're' to a schwa /rə/.
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