autodecomposition
Syllables
au-to-de-com-po-si-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːtoʊdiːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
auto- + de-pose + -composition
The word 'autodecomposition' is divided into seven syllables: au-to-de-com-po-si-tion. It consists of the prefix 'auto-', the root 'de-pose', and the suffix '-composition'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and morpheme boundary rules.
Definitions
- 1
The spontaneous breakdown of a substance or system into simpler components.
“The autodecomposition of the polymer was accelerated by heat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈzɪʃən/). This is typical for words ending in -ion.
Syllables
au — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. de — Open syllable.. com — Closed syllable.. po — Open syllable, diphthong.. si — Closed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
auto-
Greek origin, meaning 'self'. Contributes to the meaning of performing an action on oneself.
de-pose
Latin origin, 'de-' meaning 'down, away from', 'pose' meaning 'to put, place'. Indicates reversal or removal.
-composition
Latin origin, 'com-' meaning 'with, together' and 'positio' meaning 'a placing'. Denotes the act or process of putting together.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of US English pronunciation.
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