devolatilisation
Syllables
de-vo-la-ti-li-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːvɒtɪlaɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
de- + volatil- + -isation
The word 'devolatilisation' is divided into seven syllables: de-vo-la-ti-li-sa-tion, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ti'). It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on onset-nucleus-coda structure.
Definitions
- 1
The process of causing something to become less volatile; the reduction of volatility.
“The devolatilisation of the crude oil was crucial for safe transport.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'iː'. vo — Closed syllable, onset 'v', nucleus 'ɒ', coda 'v'. la — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ə'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 't'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', diphthong nucleus 'aɪ'. sa — Open syllable, onset 's', diphthong nucleus 'eɪ'. tion — Syllable with consonant cluster onset 'ʃ', nucleus 'ə'
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.
- Potential vowel reduction to schwa in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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