selfobjectification
Syllables
self-ob-jec-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.ɒb.dʒek.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + object + ification
The word 'self-objectification' is a seven-syllable noun with stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with the '-ification' suffix dictating stress placement. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'object', and the suffix '-ification'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of treating oneself as an object, often in terms of physical appearance or external validation.
“Her constant focus on her weight was a form of self-objectification.”
“Social media can contribute to self-objectification by encouraging people to view themselves as objects of scrutiny.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('fi'). The stress pattern follows the typical pattern for words ending in '-ification'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. ob — Closed syllable, unstressed.. jec — 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 (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Blend (VCc)
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant blend.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Stress Placement
In words ending in '-tion', stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'self-' prefix can sometimes influence the perceived syllable boundary.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly alter the phonetic realization of some syllables.
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