selfapplication
The word 'self-application' is divided into five syllables: self-ap-pli-ca-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'apply', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules of onset-rime, vowel-consonant division, and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
The act of applying something to oneself; the process of using something for one's own benefit or development.
“Her success was due to diligent self-application.”
“The program encourages self-application of the learned skills.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ap — Closed syllable.. pli — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ca — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the initial consonant sound(s) (onset) and the remaining vowel and consonant sounds (rime).
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially if followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (like /pl/) are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word as a whole doesn't present any major exceptions. The syllabification follows standard US English rules.
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