selfsuppression
Syllables
self-sup-pres-sion
Pronunciation
/ˌself səˈpreʃən/
Stress
0 0 1 0
Morphemes
self + suppress + ion
The word 'self-suppression' is divided into four syllables: self-sup-pres-sion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'suppress-', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The act of inhibiting or restraining one's own emotions, desires, or impulses.
“His constant self-suppression led to feelings of resentment.”
“She practiced self-suppression to maintain a professional demeanor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pres').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. sup — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Vowel reduction possible.. pres — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. sion — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
V-C-C-V
Applied to 'self', dividing after each consonant.
V-C
Applied to 'sup', 'pres', and 'sion', dividing after the consonant.
C-C-V
Applied to 'sion', dividing after the first two consonants.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'self' does not affect syllable division.
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