selfconsultation
Syllables
self-con-sul-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself kənˌsʌlˈteɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + consult + ation
The word 'self-consultation' is divided into five syllables: self-con-sul-ta-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ta'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'consult', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant rules and a preference for open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The act of seeking one's own advice or considering one's own thoughts and feelings before making a decision.
“After a period of self-consultation, she decided to accept the job offer.”
“The therapist encouraged self-consultation as a way to manage anxiety.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ta'), following the general rule for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, diphthong.. con — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. sul — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ta — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Open syllable, schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Open Syllable Preference
English favors open syllables (ending in a vowel sound).
- Potential for vowel reduction in 'con' and 'tion' syllables, but standard pronunciation retains full vowel sounds.
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