dehumidification
Syllables
de-hu-mid-i-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːhjuːmɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + humid + -ification
Dehumidification is a seven-syllable noun (de-hu-mid-i-fi-ca-tion) with primary stress on 'ca'. It's formed from the prefix 'de-', root 'humid', and suffix '-ification'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on onset-rime structure and vowel-only syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing moisture from the air.
“The dehumidification process helped to prevent mold growth.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). Syllables 'de', 'hu', 'mid', 'i', 'fi' are unstressed.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable. hu — Open syllable. mid — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable, vowel-only syllable. fi — Open syllable. ca — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Only Syllable Rule
Single vowels often form their own syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to vowel quality and stress placement.
- The suffix *-ification* is a common source of syllable division challenges due to its multiple morphemes.
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