selfactualization
Syllables
self-ac-tu-al-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈæktʃuːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
self + actual + ization
The word 'self-actualization' is divided into seven syllables: self-ac-tu-al-i-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'). It is composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'actual-', and the suffix '-ization'. It is a noun denoting the process of fulfilling one's potential.
Definitions
- 1
The process by which one fulfills one's potential.
“Maslow's hierarchy of needs culminates in self-actualization.”
“She dedicated her life to achieving self-actualization.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'). Secondary stress on the third syllable ('tu').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. ac — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tu — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. al — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
- The 'ct' cluster is treated as a consonant blend within a syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 't' in 'actual' can vary regionally.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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