selffertilization
Syllables
self-fer-ti-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈfɜːrtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + fertil + ization
The word 'self-fertilization' is divided into six syllables: self-fer-ti-li-za-tion, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('li'). It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'fertil-', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns, diphthongs, and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process by which a plant or animal reproduces using its own pollen or sperm, respectively.
“Many varieties of tomatoes are capable of self-fertilization.”
“The researchers studied the mechanisms of self-fertilization in orchids.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ization'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. fer — Closed syllable, vowel followed by /r/ consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, short vowel.. li — Open syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a closed syllable.
Vowel-R Rule
A vowel followed by /r/ typically forms a single syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity, but it doesn't violate core syllabification rules.
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