selfappreciation
Syllables
self-ap-pre-ci-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.æp.riː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
self + appreciate + tion
The word 'self-appreciation' is a compound noun with five syllables (self-ap-pre-ci-a-tion). The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'). It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'appreciate', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of valuing or having a high regard for oneself.
“Cultivating self-appreciation is crucial for mental well-being.”
“Her self-appreciation grew after achieving her goals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. ap — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. pre — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. ci — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant-Vowel Division
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A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'ci' as /ʃi/ or /si/ is a minor variation, with /ʃi/ being more common in US English.
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