selfextermination
Syllables
self-ex-ter-mi-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɛksterˈmɪneɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + term + ex-ate-ion
The word 'self-extermination' is divided into six syllables: self-ex-ter-mi-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'term-', and the suffixes 'ex-ate-ion'. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('mi'). Syllabification follows the V-C rule, maximizing onsets, and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of intentionally causing one's own destruction or the destruction of one's species or group.
“The cult's ideology centered around mass self-extermination.”
“The character contemplated self-extermination as a way to escape his suffering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('mi' in 'mi-na-tion').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ex — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. ter — Closed syllable.. mi — Closed syllable, stressed.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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V-C Rule
Vowels generally initiate syllables, followed by any consonants.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible, creating onsets.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated between syllables.
Stress Placement
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable in words of this length and morphological structure.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a single morpheme and syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'ex' in some dialects.
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