photodecomposition
Syllables
pho-to-de-com-po-si-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌfəʊtəʊˌdiːkɒm.pəˈzɪʃən/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
photo- + composition
The word 'photodecomposition' is divided into seven syllables: pho-to-de-com-po-si-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('po-'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of two prefixes, a root, and no suffix. Syllable division follows standard English (GB) rules based on onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
The process of breaking down a substance by the action of light.
“The photodecomposition of polymers can lead to discoloration.”
“Scientists studied the rate of photodecomposition in different wavelengths of light.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('po-'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. to — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. de — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. com — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. po — Open syllable, onset-rime structure, primary stress.. si — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. tion — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the vowel-consonant structure, aiming to create syllables with a clear onset and rime.
Avoid Single-Letter Onsets
Syllable division avoids leaving single consonants as onsets unless they are part of a digraph.
- Consonant clusters ('mp', 'tion') require careful consideration to avoid creating overly complex syllables.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some accents.
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