polycondensation
Syllables
po-ly-con-den-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌpɒlɪkɒndenˈseɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
poly- + condens- + -ation
Polycondensation is a six-syllable noun (po-ly-con-den-sa-tion) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and describes a chemical process.
Definitions
- 1
The process of combining many small molecules (monomers) to form a larger molecule (polymer), with the elimination of a small molecule such as water.
“The synthesis involved a polycondensation reaction.”
“Polycondensation is a key step in the production of many plastics.”
syn:polymerizationant:depolymerization
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sa-'). This is typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
po — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide.. ly — Open syllable, vowel preceded by liquid consonant.. con — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. den — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. sa — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-C Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus. Consonants preceding or following the vowel are assigned to that syllable.
Consonant-C Rule
Consonant clusters are generally divided to maximize onsets (consonants at the beginning of a syllable).
Maximize Onsets
When dividing consonant clusters, prioritize creating syllables with consonants at the beginning (onsets) rather than at the end (codas).
- The 't' in '-tion' is often silent in British English, but it's still considered part of the syllable for syllabification purposes.
- Potential for 'co' pronunciation of 'con-', but 'con' is standard in this context.
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