selfexplication
Syllables
self-ex-pli-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪksplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0
Morphemes
self + explic + ation
The word 'self-explication' is divided into five syllables: self-ex-pli-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'explic-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca'). Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of explaining oneself or one's actions; self-interpretation.
“His lengthy statement was an attempt at self-explication.”
“The artist's work often requires self-explication to be fully understood.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ex — Closed syllable.. pli — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'pl'.. ca — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, common ending.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-rich rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (like 'pl') typically remain within the same syllable.
Vowel Sound Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The 'ex' prefix can sometimes be pronounced as /ɪks/ in rapid speech, but this doesn't alter the syllabification.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to stress placement.
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