selfindignation
Syllables
self-in-dig-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
self + indign + ation
The word 'self-indignation' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'indign-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant division and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of shame, anger, or humiliation caused by one's own actions or failings.
“He was overcome with self-indignation after realizing his mistake.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, diphthong present.. in — Closed syllable, simple vowel sound.. dig — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, diphthong present.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they can be easily separated by a vowel sound.
Maximizing Onsets
Syllables tend to begin with consonants (onsets) whenever possible.
- The 'self-' prefix can sometimes be treated as a separate syllable, but the more common syllabification combines it with the following syllable.
- Pronunciation of the 'in' prefix can vary slightly.
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