selfstimulation
Syllables
self-sti-mu-la-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlfˌstɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + stimul + ation
The word 'self-stimulation' is a four-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'self-', root 'stimul-', and suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of stimulating one's own body, often for sexual arousal or to relieve tension.
“Self-stimulation is a normal and healthy part of human sexuality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('la'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the fourth and fifth syllables are also unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. mu — Open syllable, semivowel following a consonant.. la — Open syllable, diphthong following a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Onset
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are generally kept together.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The pronunciation of the 't' in 'stimulation' can vary regionally and based on speech rate.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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