dephosphorization
Syllables
de-phos-pho-ri-za-tion
Pronunciation
/diːˈfɑsfəˌraɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
de- + phosphor- + -ization
Dephosphorization is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ri'). It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'phosphor-', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The removal of phosphorus from a substance.
“The wastewater treatment plant focused on the dephosphorization of the effluent.”
syn:Deposphorylationant:Phosphorylation
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'). The stress pattern follows the typical pattern for words ending in '-ization'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, weak stress.. phos — Closed syllable, weak stress.. pho — Open syllable, weak stress.. ri — Open syllable, primary stress.. za — Open syllable, weak stress.. tion — Closed syllable, weak stress.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables often divide after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Blend Division
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Common suffixes are treated as separate syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the syllable preceding the '-ization' suffix.
- The 'ph' digraph represents a single sound (/f/).
- The length of the word and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The stress pattern is predictable due to the common suffix.
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