selfsubjugation
Syllables
self-sub-ju-ga-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈsʌbdʒəˌɡeɪʃən/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
self + jug + sub-ation
The word 'self-subjugation' is divided into five syllables: self-sub-ju-ga-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ga'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'jug-', and the suffixes 'sub-' and '-ation'. The syllable division follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules, with potential variations in pronunciation due to the /bdʒ/ cluster and vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
The act of bringing oneself under the control or domination of another, or of one's own desires or impulses.
“His constant need for approval led to a state of self-subjugation.”
“The novel explores the themes of power and self-subjugation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ga'). The first, second, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. sub — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ju — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, especially when they fall between vowel sounds. However, certain consonant combinations (e.g., /bdʒ/) may remain together within a syllable.
- The /bdʒ/ consonant cluster in 'subjugation' may be pronounced differently by some speakers.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in US English.
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