biotransformation
Syllables
bi-o-trans-for-ma-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌbaɪoʊtrænsfɔːˈmeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
bio- + trans-form + -ation
The word 'biotransformation' is divided into six syllables: bi-o-trans-for-ma-tion. It consists of the prefix 'bio-', the root 'trans-form', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single consonants at the beginning of syllables.
Definitions
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The chemical modification of a substance by a living organism or enzyme.
“The liver is responsible for the biotransformation of many drugs.”
“Studies are underway to understand the biotransformation pathways of this toxin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma'), typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
bi — Open syllable, diphthong.. o — Open syllable.. trans — Closed syllable.. for — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Vowel-C-V Rule
Diphthongs and triphthongs count as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster + Vowel Rule
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Consonant + Vowel + Consonant Rule
Syllables often form around a vowel sound surrounded by consonants.
- The potential for treating 'transfor' as a single unit was considered, but the rule of avoiding single consonants at the beginning of a syllable was prioritized.
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