dehydrochlorination
Syllables
de-hy-dro-chlo-ri-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːhaɪdroʊˌklɔːrɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
de- + hydrochlor- + -ination
Dehydrochlorination is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable (ri-na-tion). It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'hydrochlor-', and the suffix '-ination'. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant patterns, with diphthongs forming single syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The removal of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom from a molecule.
“The dehydrochlorination of PVC releases hydrogen chloride gas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ri-na-tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this suffix.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable. hy — Open syllable, diphthong. dro — Open syllable, diphthong. chlo — Open syllable. ri — Closed syllable. na — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-E (Modified)
Vowel sounds are generally followed by consonant sounds to form syllables.
Vowel Digraph Rule
Diphthongs (like /aɪ/ and /oʊ/) generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up by vowels to form syllables, but vowel sounds naturally delineate the syllables in this case.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful attention to vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
- The consistent application of the vowel-consonant syllable division rule is key.
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