dehydrogenation
Syllables
de-hy-dro-gen-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːˈhaɪdrədʒəˌneɪʃən/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
de- + hydrogen + -isation
The word 'dehydrogenisation' is divided into six syllables: de-hy-dro-gen-a-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on onset-nucleus-coda structure.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing hydrogen from a compound.
“The dehydrogenisation of the alcohol produced an aldehyde.”
syn:dehydrogenationant:hydrogenation
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, onset + nucleus.. hy — Open syllable, onset + diphthong nucleus.. dro — Closed syllable, complex onset + nucleus + coda.. gen — Closed syllable, onset + nucleus + coda.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, onset + nucleus + coda.
Word Parts
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Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets and codas.
Vowel Diphthongs
Diphthongs function as single nuclei.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are permitted in syllable onsets and codas.
- The complex consonant cluster 'dr' requires careful consideration.
- The 'a' syllable is a reduced schwa, common in unstressed syllables.
- Potential regional variations in the pronunciation of 'hydrogen'.
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