selfjustification
Syllables
self-jus-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + just + ification
The word 'self-justification' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('fi'). It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'just-', and the suffix '-ification'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and separating suffixes. It shares similar syllabic structure and stress patterns with words like 'identification' and 'modification'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of defending or explaining one's actions or beliefs, often to avoid blame or criticism.
“His constant self-justification was irritating.”
“The politician engaged in a lengthy process of self-justification.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fi'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, unstressed.. jus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fi — Closed syllable, stressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Consonant e Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel-consonant-e pattern (e.g., jus-ti).
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., self-).
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables (e.g., -ca-tion).
- The initial 'self-' is a bound morpheme and is always pronounced as a single syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of US English pronunciation.
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