dedolomitization
Syllables
de-do-lo-mi-ti-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːdoʊloʊmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + dolomit- + -ization
The word 'dedolomitization' is divided into seven syllables based on the onset-rime principle, with primary stress on the third-to-last syllable. It consists of a 'de-' prefix, a 'dolomit-' root, and '-ization' and '-ation' suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules for open and closed syllables, and diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing dolomite, or the removal of calcium magnesium carbonate from a substance.
“The dedolomitization of the soil improved its acidity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('za'). The first three syllables are unstressed, followed by a stressed syllable, then two unstressed syllables, and finally a stressed syllable.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. do — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. lo — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. mi — Syllable with diphthong as nucleus.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. za — Syllable with diphthong as nucleus.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are structured around a vowel nucleus (rime) preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs can function as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes make it a complex word, but the syllabification follows standard English rules.
- Diphthongs /aɪ/ and /eɪ/ are generally treated as single units in English syllabification.
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