selfcontemplation
Syllables
self-con-tem-pla-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfkɑnˈtɛmplˌeɪʃən/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
self + templ + contemplation
The word 'self-contemplation' is divided into five syllables: self-con-tem-pla-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pla'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes, following standard English syllabification rules with a typical '-tion' stress pattern.
Definitions
- 1
The act of thinking deeply about one's own thoughts, feelings, and character.
“Her period of self-contemplation led to a profound change in her outlook.”
“He engaged in self-contemplation to understand his motivations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pla'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pla — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create valid onsets.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-tion'.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Complex consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a separate syllable despite being a single morpheme.
- The consonant cluster '-mpl-' is handled by maximizing onsets.
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