selfdestruction
The word 'self-destruction' is divided into four syllables: self-de-struc-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'struct-', and the suffix '-ion'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('struc'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act of intentionally causing one's own downfall, ruin, or death.
“His reckless behavior was a form of self-destruction.”
“The company's poor decisions led to its self-destruction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('struc').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. struc — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (V-C)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster (C-C)
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The 'de' prefix can be weakly pronounced in rapid speech.
- Regional variations may affect vowel qualities but not syllable division.
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