dephlogistication
Syllables
de-phlo-gis-ti-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːflɒdʒɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
de- + phlogistic + -ation
Dephlogistication is a five-syllable noun with stress on the fifth syllable (ca). It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'phlogistic', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, though the historical context and uncommon root contribute to its complexity.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing phlogiston from a substance.
“The experiment aimed to demonstrate the dephlogistication of the metal oxide.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ca'), following the general rule for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
de — Open, unstressed syllable.. phlo — Open, unstressed syllable.. gis — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ti — Open, unstressed syllable.. ca — Open, stressed syllable.. tion — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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Suffix Rule
Common suffixes like '-tion' are separated into their own syllable.
- The historical and scientific context of the word influences its pronunciation and syllabification.
- The 'ph' cluster is relatively uncommon in English.
- The root 'phlogistic' is not frequently encountered outside of scientific contexts.
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