selfdramatization
Syllables
self-dra-ma-ti-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˌdræməˈtaɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
self + drama + tion
The word 'self-dramatization' is divided into six syllables: self-dra-ma-ti-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'drama-', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel nucleus and onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of drawing attention to oneself, often in an exaggerated or theatrical way; excessive self-display.
“Her constant complaints were a form of self-dramatization.”
“He engaged in blatant self-dramatization to gain sympathy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a vowel nucleus.. dra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. za — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, ending with a consonant cluster.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority, but in this case, the clusters are relatively simple.
- The 'self-' prefix can be reduced in casual speech, but the full form is analyzed here.
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