selfrenouncement
Syllables
self-re-noun-ce-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌself rɪˈnaʊnsmənt/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
self + nounce + re-ment
The word 'self-renouncement' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('noun'). It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'nounce', and the suffix 're-ment'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act of giving up or rejecting something, especially a belief, habit, or claim.
“His self-renouncement of worldly possessions demonstrated his devotion to a spiritual life.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('noun'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. noun — Closed syllable, stressed.. ce — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ment — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided between onset (initial consonants) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally split to maintain onsets and rimes.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The 'r' in 'self' is generally considered part of the first syllable.
- The sequence 'nce' is treated as a single unit.
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