selfcontradiction
Syllables
self-con-tra-dic-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + dict + ion
The word 'self-contradiction' is divided into five syllables (self-con-tra-dic-tion) with primary stress on 'dic'. It's morphologically complex, built from prefixes, a root, and a suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The act or instance of contradicting oneself; a statement that is logically inconsistent.
“His statement was a clear self-contradiction.”
“The politician was accused of self-contradiction after changing his stance on the issue.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'). The stress pattern follows the general rule for words ending in '-ion', where stress often falls on the penultimate syllable unless other factors influence it.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable, containing a prefix.. tra — Open syllable, containing a prefix.. dic — Closed syllable, containing the root.. tion — Open syllable, containing the suffix, unstressed.
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be split by a vowel.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open; those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
Stress Placement (Words ending in -ion)
Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ion'.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'self' becoming /ə/)
- Possible slight reduction of the 'contra-' prefix in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel realization.
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