Hyphenation ofdehumidification

1. IPA Transcription: /ˌdiːhjuːmɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: de- (Latin, meaning "removal, reversal") - morphological function: negation/reversal.
• Root: humid (Latin humidus, meaning "moist") - morphological function: core meaning relating to moisture.
• Suffix: -ification (Latin -ificatio, meaning "the act of making") - morphological function: verb-forming suffix, creating a noun from a verb.

3. Stressed Syllables: The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable: /dɪˈkeɪʃən/. A secondary stress is present on the first syllable: /ˌdiː/.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• de-: /diː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant is typically an open syllable. No exceptions.
• hu-: /hjuː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Glide + vowel forms an open syllable. No exceptions.
• mi-: /mɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by a consonant is typically an open syllable. No exceptions.
• di-: /dɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by a consonant is typically an open syllable. No exceptions.
• fi-: /fɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by a consonant is typically an open syllable. No exceptions.
• ca-: /keɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Diphthong preceded by a consonant is typically an open syllable. No exceptions.
• tion: /ʃən/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by a schwa. No exceptions.

5. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Consonant (VC): Syllables are often divided after the vowel when followed by a consonant (de-, hu-, mi-, di-, fi-, ca-).
• Glide-Vowel (GV): Syllables are divided after the glide when followed by a vowel (hu-).
• Consonant Cluster-Schwa (CCS): Syllables are divided before the schwa in consonant clusters (tion).

6. Exceptions/Special Cases per Syllable:

• No significant exceptions within individual syllables. The word's complexity lies in the length and combination of morphemes.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:

• The length of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes can make pronunciation challenging.
• The diphthong /eɪ/ in "ca-" is a common feature of English but requires careful articulation.

8. Syllabification and Parts of Speech:

• "Dehumidification" primarily functions as a noun. While a verb "to dehumidify" exists, the syllabification remains consistent. Stress may shift slightly in different contexts, but the syllable divisions remain the same.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The process of removing moisture from the air.
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• Synonyms: drying, desiccation
• Antonyms: humidification, moistening
• Examples: "The dehumidification process helped to prevent mold growth." "We used a dehumidifier for effective dehumidification of the basement."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

• Some speakers may reduce the vowel in unstressed syllables (e.g., /dəhjuːmɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/). This doesn't significantly alter the syllable division, but affects the phonetic realization.
• Regional accents may influence the pronunciation of vowels and consonants, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• Information: /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/ - Syllable division: in-for-ma-tion. Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Stress pattern is comparable.
• Communication: /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ - Syllable division: com-mu-ni-ca-tion. Similar suffixation and stress pattern.
• Organization: /ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ - Syllable division: or-ga-ni-za-tion. Similar suffixation and stress pattern.
• The differences lie in the specific vowel and consonant sounds within each root, but the overall syllable structure and stress patterns are consistent across these words. They all follow the pattern of a multi-morphemic word with a primary stress on the penultimate syllable and secondary stress on the first syllable.