selfsatisfaction
Syllables
self-sat-is-fac-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈsætɪsfækʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + satisfy + tion
The word 'self-satisfaction' is divided into five syllables: self-sat-is-fac-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fac'). It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'satisfy', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllable division follows standard V-C-V, consonant cluster, prefix, and suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of pleasure or contentment derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
“He derived a great deal of self-satisfaction from completing the project.”
“Her self-satisfaction was evident in her smug smile.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fac'). The first syllable ('self') is unstressed, the second ('sat') is unstressed, the third ('is') is unstressed, and the fifth ('tion') is unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains the prefix.. sat — Closed syllable, contains part of the root.. is — Closed syllable, contains part of the root.. fac — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains part of the root.. tion — Open syllable, contains the suffix.
Word Parts
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V-C-V Rule
Vowels followed by a consonant and then another vowel are typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a vowel can naturally separate them.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
Prefix Rule
Prefixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The 'self-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable due to its independent morphemic status.
- The consonant cluster 'sf' is not a common initial cluster but doesn't violate syllabification rules.
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