selfgratulation
Syllables
self-gra-tu-la-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.ɡræ.tʃuˈleɪ.ʃən/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
self + grat + ulation
The word 'self-gratulation' is divided into five syllables: self-gra-tu-la-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'grat-', and the suffix '-ulation'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('la'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-coda division.
Definitions
- 1
The act of congratulating oneself; excessive pride in one's own accomplishments.
“His speech was filled with self-gratulation.”
“She couldn't resist a moment of self-gratulation after winning the award.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('la'). The first syllable ('self') has secondary stress.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. gra — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable, consonant blend.. la — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
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