selfdiscrimination
Syllables
self-dis-crim-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˌdɪskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
self + crim + in-a-tion
The word 'self-discrimination' is divided into six syllables: self-dis-crim-i-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes, following standard English syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act of discriminating against oneself; prejudiced or biased treatment of oneself.
“Her constant self-discrimination prevented her from pursuing her dreams.”
“The therapist helped him overcome years of self-discrimination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('i') in 'discrimination'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dis — Closed syllable.. crim — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'scr' as onset.. i — Open syllable, unstressed, short vowel.. na — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, common '-tion' suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centric Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable, especially at the onset.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries.
- The 'scr' cluster requires careful articulation, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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