desulphurization
Syllables
de-sul-phu-ri-za-tion
Pronunciation
/diːˈsʌlfjʊəraɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
de- + sulphur- + -ization
The word 'desulphurization' is divided into six syllables: de-sul-phu-ri-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phu-'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a 'de-' prefix, a 'sulphur-' root, and an '-ization' suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing sulfur from a substance.
“The desulphurization of the fuel was essential for reducing emissions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phu-'), typical for words ending in '-ization'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sul — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. phu — Stressed, open syllable with a diphthong.. ri — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. za — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The 'ph' digraph represents /f/, influencing the syllable onset.
- The 'r' after a vowel is generally not pronounced in GB English, but affects syllable structure.
- The 't' in 'tion' is often silent but affects syllable structure.
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