selffulfillment
The word 'self-fulfillment' is a four-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('ful'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns and respects morphemic boundaries. It is composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'ful', and the suffixes '-fill' and '-ment'.
Definitions
- 1
The satisfaction derived from achieving one's potential or purpose.
“She found immense joy in self-fulfillment through her artistic endeavors.”
“The program aims to promote self-fulfillment among its participants.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ful'). The first syllable ('self') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ful — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. fill — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ment — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The pronunciation of the 'l' in 'fill' as a syllabic consonant is a key factor.
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