selfpenetration
Syllables
self-pen-e-tra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + penetrat + ion
The word 'self-penetration' is a compound noun with five syllables: self-pen-e-tra-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tra'). It's composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'penetrat-', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of engaging in sexual activity with oneself.
“The therapist discussed the topic of self-penetration with the patient.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tra'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ion'.
Syllables
self — Open, unstressed syllable.. pen — Closed, unstressed syllable.. e — Open, unstressed syllable.. tra — Open, stressed syllable.. tion — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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