electrocataphoresis
Syllables
el-ec-tro-ca-ta-pho-re-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktrəʊkætəˈfɔːrɪsɪs/
Stress
01001011
Morphemes
electro- + cataphoresis + -is
Electrocataphoresis is a complex noun of Greek origin. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('re'). The word's structure is similar to other scientific terms with Greek and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
A process that moves charged particles in a fluid under the influence of an electric field.
“Electrocataphoresis is used in various analytical techniques.”
syn:Electrophoresis
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('re'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('el').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, begins the word.. ec — Closed syllable.. tro — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ca — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. pho — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable.. sis — Closed syllable, ends the word.
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