selfreduplication
Syllables
self-re-du-pli-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself riˈdʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
000112
Morphemes
self + duplicate + ion
The word 'self-reduplication' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('pli'). It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'duplicate', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime principles, with affixes generally forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The process of a linguistic unit repeating itself, often as a means of intensification or grammatical marking.
“Self-reduplication is a common feature in many Austronesian languages.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pli'), and secondary stress on the sixth syllable ('ca'). The first two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. du — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pli — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ca — Open syllable, primary stress.. tion — Closed syllable, secondary stress.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Affixation
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to variations in pronunciation and stress placement.
- Regional accents might influence the vowel sounds and stress patterns.
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