selfsubjugation
Syllables
self-sub-ju-ga-tion
Pronunciation
/selfˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + subjug + ation
The word 'self-subjugation' is divided into five syllables: self-sub-ju-ga-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ga'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'subjug-', and the suffix '-ation'. The pronunciation of 'g' as /dʒ/ is a notable phonetic feature.
Definitions
- 1
The act of bringing oneself under control or domination; the suppression of one's own will or desires.
“His life was marked by a constant state of self-subjugation.”
“The monk practiced self-subjugation as a path to enlightenment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ga'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. sub — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. ju — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant. /dʒ/ is a single phoneme.. ga — Open syllable, schwa vowel in an unstressed position.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and ending in a consonant.
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Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
- The pronunciation of the 'g' in 'subjugation' as /dʒ/ is an exception to standard pronunciation rules.
- The schwa vowel /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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