autolysateprecipitate
Syllables
au-to-ly-sate-pre-ci-pi-tate
Pronunciation
/ˌɒʊtəˈlaɪseɪt ˈpresɪpɪteɪt/
Stress
00101011
Morphemes
auto- + lyse/cipit- + -ate
The word 'autolysate-precipitate' is a compound word syllabified based on vowel nuclei and the maximal onset principle. Stress falls on the third syllable of 'autolysate' and the penultimate syllable of 'precipitate'. The hyphenated structure is a key consideration.
Definitions
- 1
A substance that has undergone autolysis; or, to break down a substance by its own enzymes.
N/A
“The cells began to autolysate after being removed from the culture.”
- 1
A substance precipitated from a solution; or, to cause (a substance) to separate from a solution as a solid.
N/A
“The addition of acid caused the protein to precipitate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable of 'autolysate' ('-ly-') and the penultimate syllable of 'precipitate' ('-cip-').
Syllables
au — Open syllable. to — Open syllable. ly — Diphthong syllable. sate — Closed syllable. pre — Open syllable. ci — Closed syllable. pi — Closed syllable. tate — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Maximal Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open; those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
- The hyphenated structure dictates a clear separation between the two words. The compound nature requires treating each part individually for syllabification.
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