selfpreparation
Syllables
self-pre-pa-ra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself.prɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
self + prepare + ation
The word 'self-preparation' is divided into five syllables: self-pre-pa-ra-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ra'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'prepare', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix stress.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of preparing oneself, often mentally or emotionally, for something.
“Her self-preparation for the exam was meticulous.”
“Self-preparation is key to overcoming anxiety.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ra') due to the -ation suffix. 'Self' and 'pre' are unstressed, 'pa' is secondary stressed.
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, vowel reduction.. pre — Open syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Syllable with consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
A vowel followed by one or more consonants typically forms a syllable.
Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters can be part of a syllable, often following a vowel.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
- The -ation suffix consistently receives stress.
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