selfrenunciation
Syllables
self-re-nun-ci-a-tion
Pronunciation
/self.rɪˈnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + nounce + re-tion
The word 'self-renunciation' is divided into six syllables: self-re-nun-ci-a-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ci'). The word is morphologically complex, with a prefix, root, and suffixes of Latin and Old English origin. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The act of giving up or denying oneself something; voluntary self-denial or sacrifice.
“His act of self-renunciation was admired by all.”
“She practiced self-renunciation during Lent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ci'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nun — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ci — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, part of the root.. a — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, suffix forming a noun.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound, creating open syllables (e.g., 'self', 'a').
Consonant Rule
Syllables end with a consonant sound, creating closed syllables (e.g., 're', 'nun', 'ci', 'tion').
- Non-rhoticity of the 'r' in 're' does not affect syllable division, as the syllable still closes with a consonant sound.
- The word is consistently a noun; no syllabification or stress shifts occur with different grammatical functions.
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