selfsatisfaction
Syllables
self-sat-is-fac-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + satisfy + tion
Self-satisfaction is a five-syllable noun with stress on the third syllable. It's formed from 'self-', 'satisfy', and '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of pleasure or contentment derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
“His self-satisfaction was evident in his smug smile.”
“She felt a pang of self-satisfaction after completing the difficult task.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('is'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. sat — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. is — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants, potentially reduced.. fac — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants, 'ti' pronounced as /ʃ/
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset and rime.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The 'ti' in 'satisfaction' is often pronounced as /ʃ/ rather than /ti/.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon.
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