selfdissatisfaction
Syllables
self-dis-sat-is-fac-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˌdɪsˈsætɪsfækʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + satisfy + dis-tion
The word 'self-dissatisfaction' is divided into six syllables: self-dis-sat-is-fac-tion, with primary stress on 'fac'. It comprises the prefix 'self-', the root 'satisfy', the prefix 'dis-', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
A state of being unhappy or unfulfilled with oneself.
“His constant self-dissatisfaction prevented him from enjoying his accomplishments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fac'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-faction' suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dis — Closed syllable, prefix.. sat — Open syllable, part of the root.. is — Closed syllable, part of the root.. fac — Open syllable, part of the root.. tion — Closed syllable, suffix.
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Initial Syllable Separation
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Vowel-Consonant Separation
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Consonant-Vowel Separation
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- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
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