selfreproduction
Syllables
self-re-pro-duc-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.riː.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + reproduce + tion
The word 'self-reproduction' is divided into five syllables: self-re-pro-duc-tion. The primary stress falls on the 'pro-' syllable. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'reproduce', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime structure and prefix/suffix separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process by which a living organism produces offspring or copies of itself.
“The bacteria exhibited rapid self-reproduction.”
“Self-reproduction is a fundamental characteristic of life.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pro-'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'elf'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'ee'. pro — Open syllable, onset 'pr', rime 'ə', primary stress. duc — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ʌk'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and subsequent consonants).
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into distinct syllables.
- The 're-' prefix can sometimes be reduced to /rə/ in rapid speech, but the syllabification remains the same.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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