selfnourishment
The word 'self-nourishment' is divided into four syllables: self-nour-ish-ment, with primary stress on the third syllable. It comprises a prefix 'self-', root 'nourish', and suffix '-ment'. Syllable division follows rules of closed syllables and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of taking care of one's own physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
“Practicing self-nourishment is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/ˈnʌrɪʃ/). The first syllable has secondary stress.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a vowel followed by consonant blend.. nour — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. ish — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. ment — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Division after the vowel in syllables like 'self'.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in consonant sounds (nour, ish, ment).
Suffix Division
Separating suffixes into their own syllables (ment).
Vowel Cluster Division
Maintaining vowel clusters within a syllable (nourish).
- The hyphenated spelling influences the explicit syllable division.
- Minor regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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