selfsustenteɪʃən
Syllables
self-sus-ten-teɪ-ʃən
Pronunciation
/ˌself.sʌs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
self + sustain + tion
The word 'self-sustentation' is divided into five syllables: self-sus-ten-teɪ-ʃən. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'sustain', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to maintain oneself independently, especially financially.
“Her self-sustentation was a testament to her hard work and determination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'), typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sus — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. ten — Open, stressed syllable.. teɪ — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ʃən — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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