selftransformation
Syllables
self-trans-for-ma-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself trænsfɔːˈmeɪʃən/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
self + form + trans-ation
The word 'self-transformation' is divided into five syllables: self-trans-for-ma-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix ('self-'), a root ('form'), and suffixes ('trans-ation'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of radically changing oneself, often in terms of character, behavior, or appearance.
“Her spiritual journey led to a profound self-transformation.”
“The caterpillar's self-transformation into a butterfly is a classic example of nature's wonders.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma'). The first syllable ('self') has secondary stress, indicated by a weaker emphasis.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel-final.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster final.. for — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ma — Open syllable, vowel-final, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound (e.g., 'self', 'for', 'ma').
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes (e.g., 'trans', 'tion').
- The hyphen in 'self-' is orthographic and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'transformation' to a schwa /ə/ in some dialects.
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