selfcompensation
Syllables
self-com-pen-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlfˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + compens + ation
The word 'self-compensation' is divided into five syllables: self-com-pen-sa-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'compens-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sa'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
The act of making amends or providing for one's own needs without external assistance.
“His act of self-compensation involved donating to the charity that had helped his family.”
“The company offered a plan for employee self-compensation through profit sharing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sa'). This is typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. com — Open syllable.. pen — Closed syllable.. sa — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel-Following Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided after the vowel.
Consonant-Following Vowel Division
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Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- Compound nature of the word.
- Potential for vowel reduction in 'self' in connected speech.
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