selfinfatuation
Syllables
self-in-fa-tu-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪnfæˈtjuːeɪʃən/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
self + fat + uation
The word 'self-infatuation' is divided into six syllables: self-in-fa-tu-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'fat-', and the suffix '-uation'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tu'). Syllable division follows standard V-C-V and V-C rules.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive preoccupation with oneself; vanity.
“His self-infatuation was evident in every conversation.”
“The character's self-infatuation led to his downfall.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tu'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. fa — Open syllable.. tu — Open syllable, diphthong.. a — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.
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V-C-V Rule
When a word has a vowel-consonant-vowel sequence, it is typically divided between the vowels.
V-C Rule
When a syllable ends in a consonant, it is typically divided before the consonant.
C-V-C Rule
When a syllable begins and ends with a consonant, it is divided between the consonants.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
- The presence of the diphthong /juː/ in 'tuation' influences the syllable's phonetic realization.
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