Words with Root “polymer-” in English (US)

Homopolymerization is syllabified as ho-mo-po-ly-mer-i-za-tion, with primary stress on 'mer'. It's composed of the Greek prefix 'homo-', the root 'polymer-', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, vowel sound rules, and morpheme integrity.

Photopolymerization is a noun with eight syllables (pho-to-po-ly-mer-i-za-tion). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the Greek roots 'photo-' (light) and 'polymer-' (many parts) with the suffix '-ization' (the act of making). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-C and consonant-C rules, with the exception of the silent 't' in the suffix.