selftransformation
Syllables
self-trans-for-ma-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌself trænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
self + form + trans-ation
The word 'self-transformation' is divided into five syllables: self-trans-for-ma-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma'). It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'form', and the suffix '-trans-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of radically changing oneself, often involving a significant shift in personality, beliefs, or behavior.
“Her journey was one of profound self-transformation.”
“The retreat offered a space for self-transformation and healing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma') in 'transformation'. The first three syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. trans — Open syllable, contains a diphthong, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, contains a long vowel, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, contains a diphthong, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split according to pronounceability.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts.
- The hyphen in 'self-' is a morphological marker, not affecting syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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