electrophoresing
Syllables
el-ec-tro-pho-res-ing
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktrəʊfəˈriːzɪŋ/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
electro- + phor- + -esis/-ing
The word 'electrophoresing' is divided into six syllables: el-ec-tro-pho-res-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant breaks, with consideration for diphthongs and schwa sounds. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix, root, and suffixes, and functions primarily as a verb.
Definitions
- 1
The process of separating molecules (such as proteins or DNA) by their electrical charge using an electric field.
“The scientists were electrophoresing the DNA samples.”
“Electrophoresing proteins is a common laboratory technique.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈriː/) in 'pho-res-ing'. The first, second, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. pho — Open syllable, schwa followed by a consonant.. res — Open syllable, long vowel followed by a consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-C
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound. When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable break occurs after the vowel.
Vowel-CC
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable break occurs after the vowel.
Diphthong-C
Diphthongs function as a single vowel sound, and the syllable break occurs after the diphthong if followed by a consonant.
Schwa-C
Schwa sounds are typically followed by a consonant, creating a syllable break after the schwa.
Long Vowel-C
Similar to the vowel-C rule, but applies to long vowel sounds.
Vowel-NC
When a vowel is followed by a nasal consonant cluster, the syllable break occurs after the vowel.
- The schwa sound in 'pho-' can sometimes be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but the syllable division remains the same.
- The word's syllabification is consistent across different parts of speech (verb/gerund).
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