selforganization
Syllables
self-or-gan-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
self + organ + ization
The word 'self-organization' is divided into six syllables: self-or-gan-i-za-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'organ-', and the suffix '-ization'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The process by which a system or organization develops its structure or pattern of behavior without explicit external direction.
“The brain exhibits remarkable self-organization.”
“The market demonstrated a surprising degree of self-organization.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. or — Open syllable.. gan — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Single vowel sounds typically form their own syllable.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of the prefix 'self-' require careful consideration.
- The vowel sounds within the word are relatively straightforward, guiding the syllable division.
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