microencapsulation
Syllables
mi-cro-en-cap-su-la-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊɪnˌkæpsjʊˈleɪʃən/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
micro- + capsul- + -ation
Microencapsulation is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel-following consonant rule, dividing the word into mi-cro-en-cap-su-la-tion. It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'micro-', root 'capsul-', and suffix '-ation'.
Definitions
- 1
A process in which tiny particles or droplets are surrounded by a coating to create small capsules containing an active ingredient.
“The drug was released through a process of microencapsulation.”
“Microencapsulation is used in the food industry to protect flavors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la-'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('mi-').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. cro — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. en — Closed syllable, consonant-final, unstressed.. cap — Closed syllable, consonant-final, unstressed.. su — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels, creating open and closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables when vowels are present.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The 'en-' interfix is consistently treated as a separate syllable in this context.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect vowel quality but not the core syllabification.
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