biotransformation
Syllables
bi-o-trans-for-ma-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌbaɪoʊtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
bio- + trans- + ation
The word 'biotransformation' is divided into six syllables: bi-o-trans-for-ma-tion. It consists of the prefix 'bio-', the roots 'trans-' and 'form', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma'). Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant-vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The chemical modification of a substance by a living organism or enzyme system.
“The liver plays a crucial role in the biotransformation of drugs.”
“Biotransformation processes can detoxify harmful substances.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma'). The first syllable ('bi') and the syllable 'o' are unstressed. The syllable 'trans' is secondary stressed.
Syllables
bi — Open syllable, diphthong.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.
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Vowel-C-V Rule
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound. If a vowel sound is followed by a consonant and then another vowel sound, the syllable break occurs before the consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, especially before a vowel.
Consonant-V Rule
A syllable typically begins with a consonant sound.
- The initial 'bio-' prefix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-tion' suffix is a standard ending and follows predictable syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate division.
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