microencapsulate
Syllables
mi-cro-en-cap-su-late
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊɪnˈkæpsjuleɪt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
micro- + capsul- + -ate
The word 'microencapsulate' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-en-cap-su-late. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cap'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'capsul-', and the suffix '-ate'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns.
Definitions
- 1
To enclose something within a microscopic capsule.
“The drug was microencapsulated to control its release.”
“Researchers are working to microencapsulate vitamins for improved absorption.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cap'). The stress pattern reflects the morphological structure, with emphasis on the root.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. cro — Open syllable, diphthong.. en — Closed syllable.. cap — Closed syllable.. su — Open syllable.. late — Open syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
- The 'micro-' prefix is treated as a unit but divided into two syllables for accuracy.
- The '-ate' suffix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
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