selfrecrimination
Syllables
self-re-crim-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˈselfˌrekrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
100011
Morphemes
self + recriminate + tion
The word 'self-recrimination' is divided into six syllables: self-re-crim-i-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'recriminate', and the suffix '-tion'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds, consonant clusters, and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act of accusing others of the faults one recognizes in oneself.
“His constant self-recrimination was exhausting to be around.”
“She engaged in a period of intense self-recrimination after the mistake.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. crim — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful attention to stress patterns and morphemic boundaries.
- The 're' prefix consistently forms a separate syllable.
- The '-tion' suffix consistently forms a final syllable.
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