selfduplication
Syllables
self-du-pli-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
self + duplicate + ion
The word 'self-duplication' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'duplicate', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
The act of reproducing oneself or something identical to oneself.
“The cell exhibited a remarkable degree of self-duplication.”
“The artist explored themes of self-duplication in his paintings.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, primary stress.. du — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. pli — Closed syllable.. ca — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, contains a consonant blend.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant
When a syllable contains a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, it's typically divided between the vowel and the second consonant.
Stress Rules
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many English words, especially those with suffixes.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a single syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Diphthongization of vowels.
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