autosatisfaction
Syllables
au-to-sa-tis-fac-tion
Pronunciation
/o.to.sa.tis.fak.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
auto- + satisf- + -action
The word 'autosatisfaction' is divided into six syllables: au-to-sa-tis-fac-tion. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'auto-', the root 'satisf-', and the suffix '-action'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of satisfying oneself; self-satisfaction.
Self-satisfaction
“Son autosatisfaction était palpable.”
“Elle trouvait une grande autosatisfaction dans son travail.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('tion'), which is typical in French.
Syllables
au — Open syllable, vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, vowel sound.. sa — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tis — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. fac — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel ending.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables begin with a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left isolated between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are grouped within a syllable if they follow a vowel.
- Pronunciation of 's' between vowels is always pronounced.
- The final '-tion' is a common suffix with predictable syllabic patterns.
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