selfobservation
Syllables
self-ob-ser-va-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlf ɒbˌsɜrˈveɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + observe + ation
The word 'self-observation' is divided into five syllables: self-ob-ser-va-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('va'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'observe', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and the stress pattern for words ending in '-tion'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
“Regular self-observation is crucial for personal growth.”
“The therapist encouraged self-observation to identify patterns of negative thinking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('va'). This follows the rule that stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -tion.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. ob — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. ser — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. va — Open syllable, ending in a vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant-Vowel (VCCV)
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Stress on Penultimate Syllable with -tion
General rule for words ending in -tion.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon.
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