repolymerization
Syllables
re-po-ly-mer-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːˈpɒlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
re + polymer + ization
The word 'repolymerization' is divided into seven syllables: re-po-ly-mer-i-za-tion. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'polymer', and the suffix '-ization'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The process of causing a substance to polymerize again, or the act of reforming polymers.
“The repolymerization of the plastic was crucial for its reuse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. po — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ly — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. mer — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. za — Diphthong syllable, vowel digraph.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel structure.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open (e.g., 're').
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed (e.g., 'po', 'ly').
Vowel Digraph Rule
Combinations of vowels that create a single sound form a single syllable (e.g., 'za').
- The 're-' prefix is often treated as a separate prosodic unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., American vs. British English) may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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