dehydrochlorinase
Syllables
de-hy-dro-chlo-ri-nase
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːhaɪdroʊˈklɔːrɪneɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
de- + hydrochloro- + -inase
Dehydrochlorinase is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('chlo'). It's composed of the prefix 'de-', the root 'hydrochloro-', and the suffix '-inase'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with prefixes and suffixes generally forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
An enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a chloride ion from a molecule.
“The researchers studied the activity of dehydrochlorinase in the bacterial strain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('chlo'). The stress pattern is typical for words with prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. hy — Open syllable, unstressed.. dro — Open syllable, unstressed.. chlo — Closed syllable, stressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. nase — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The word's length and uncommon morphemes can lead to mispronunciation and incorrect syllabification.
- The 'dehydro-' prefix may be simplified in casual speech.
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