selfrealization
Syllables
self-re-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˌriːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
self + real + ization
Self-realization is a noun meaning the fulfillment of one's potential. It's syllabified as self-re-a-li-za-tion, with primary stress on 'za'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and considers suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The fulfilling of one's potential; the achievement of a full and authentic life.
“Yoga and meditation can aid in self-realization.”
“His journey was one of self-realization and personal growth.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('za'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. li — Closed syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when followed by a vowel.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress placement and syllable boundaries.
- The presence of the schwa sound /ə/ in the 'a' syllable is typical of unstressed syllables in English.
- Potential for pronunciation variations of 'real' with a diphthong /riːəl/.
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