selfestrangement
Syllables
self-es-tran-ge-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlf ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + strange + ment
The word 'self-estrangement' is divided into five syllables: self-es-tran-ge-ment. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ge'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with common vowel reductions and phonetic rules applying.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being alienated from oneself; a feeling of disconnection from one's own identity, values, or emotions.
“His prolonged isolation led to a deep sense of self-estrangement.”
“The character in the novel experiences a profound self-estrangement as he questions his past.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ge'), typical for words ending in '-ment'.
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. es — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Vowel reduction common.. tran — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ge — Closed syllable, 'g' pronounced as /dʒ/ before 'e'. ment — Closed syllable, vowel reduction to schwa common.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant Pattern
Syllables are often divided before the second consonant in a VCC pattern.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are generally kept within the same syllable.
- Vowel reduction to schwa is common in US English.
- Pronunciation of 'g' as /dʒ/ before 'e' is a standard phonetic rule.
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