selfcompetition
Syllables
self-com-pe-ti-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kɑm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + compete + tion
The word 'self-competition' is divided into five syllables: self-com-pe-ti-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'compete', and the suffix '-tion'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of competing against oneself, often in terms of personal goals or improvement.
“His marathon training was a form of self-competition.”
“She found motivation in self-competition, always trying to beat her previous best.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). The first syllable ('self') has secondary stress, indicated by a slight emphasis.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a vowel nucleus.. com — Closed syllable, contains a vowel nucleus and final consonant.. pe — Open syllable, contains a schwa vowel.. ti — Open syllable, contains a vowel nucleus.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a vowel nucleus and final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority (ease of articulation).
- The pronunciation of 'self' can vary between /sɛlf/ and /sɪlf/ depending on regional accent, but the syllabification remains consistent.
- The final '-tion' suffix is a common source of syllabic stress in English nouns.
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