selfintoxication
Syllables
self-in-tox-i-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɪntɑːkseɪʃən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
self + toxic + ation
The word 'self-intoxication' is divided into six syllables: self-in-tox-i-ca-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tox'). It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'toxic-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The act of poisoning oneself, either intentionally or unintentionally.
“His behavior was a form of self-intoxication, a way to escape his problems.”
“The patient suffered from a severe case of self-intoxication due to alcohol abuse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tox'). The first, second, fourth, fifth, and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, weak stress.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tox — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables often divide after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables often divide before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables often divide after the vowel in a CVC pattern.
Vowel-Only
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- Reduction of 'self' to /sɛl/ or /sl/ in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality (e.g., /æ/ vs. /eɪ/ in 'ca').
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