selfabomination
Syllables
self-a-bo-mi-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself æbɑːmɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
self + abom + ination
The word 'self-abomination' is divided into six syllables: self-a-bo-mi-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'abom-', and the suffix '-ination'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing on vowel-consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Intense loathing or disgust for oneself; extreme self-hatred.
“His self-abomination was a crippling weight on his soul.”
“The character's journey involved overcoming years of self-abomination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. a — Open syllable, vowel only.. bo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. na — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable boundary.
Single Vowel Syllable
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a single morpheme and syllable.
- The vowel sequence 'a-bo-' is relatively uncommon but follows standard syllabification rules.
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