electrocatalysis
Syllables
e-lec-tro-ca-ta-ly-sis
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlek.troʊ.kæ.təˈlɪ.sɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
electro- + catalysis + -is
Electrocatalysis is divided into five syllables: e-lec-tro-ca-ta-ly-sis. The primary stress is on 'ly-sis'. Syllabification follows rules of vowel-liquid separation, consonant-final syllable separation, and consonant cluster breaking. The word is a noun derived from Greek roots, referring to the acceleration of a chemical reaction on an electrode surface.
Definitions
- 1
The acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst on an electrode surface.
“Electrocatalysis is crucial for developing efficient fuel cells.”
“Researchers are investigating new materials for electrocatalysis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ly-sis'). Secondary stress on the second syllable ('tro').
Syllables
e-lec — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tro — Closed syllable, stressed.. ca-ta — Open followed by closed syllable, secondary stress.. ly-sis — Open followed by closed syllable.. is — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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V-L Rule
Syllable division occurs before liquid consonants following a vowel.
Consonant-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are generally separated.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken to create pronounceable syllables.
- The length and complexity of the root morpheme.
- The presence of the 'electro-' prefix.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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