selfsubordination
Syllables
self-sub-or-di-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.sʌb.ɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
self + subordin + ation
The word 'self-subordination' is divided into six syllables: self-sub-or-di-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'subordin-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime structure rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of placing oneself in a subordinate position; voluntary submission to another's authority.
“Her act of self-subordination was seen as a sign of weakness.”
“He practiced self-subordination to improve his listening skills.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('na'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'elf'. sub — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'ub'. or — Closed syllable, onset 'ɔː', rime 'r'. di — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'i'. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'aɪ'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən'
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the consonant-vowel structure, with consonants typically forming the onset and vowels forming the rime.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce significant exceptions to standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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