selfglorification
Syllables
self-gl-o-ri-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlfˌɡlɔːrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
self + glori + fication
The word 'self-glorification' is divided into seven syllables: self-gl-o-ri-fi-ca-tion. Primary stress falls on 'fi'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'glori-', and the suffixes '-fi-' and '-cation'. Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act of excessively praising oneself; boastfulness.
“His constant self-glorification was irritating to his colleagues.”
“The politician was accused of self-glorification during the campaign.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. gl — Closed syllable, consonant blend.. o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ri — Closed syllable, stressed.. fi — Closed syllable, part of the root.. ca — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. tion — Closed syllable, nominalizing suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Division
Syllable break occurs between the vowel and the first consonant when followed by two consonants (e.g., self-gl).
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables (e.g., self-, -tion).
Vowel Combination
Vowel combinations often remain within the same syllable (e.g., gl-o-ri).
Consonant Blends
Consonant blends are typically kept together within a syllable (e.g., 'gl').
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful consideration of each component's contribution to the overall syllable structure.
- The Latinate suffixes influence the syllable division patterns.
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