depolymerization
Syllables
de-po-ly-mer-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːˌpɒlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
de- + polymer + ization/ation
Depolymerization is divided into seven syllables (de-po-ly-mer-i-za-tion) based on the vowel break rule. Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification is consistent with similar words containing the 'polymer' root.
Definitions
- 1
The chemical process by which a polymer breaks down into smaller molecules.
“The plastic underwent depolymerization in the presence of the enzyme.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈzeɪʃən/), and secondary stress on the first syllable (/diː/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. po — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable.. mer — Open syllable.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. za — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Break
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable. Consonants are assigned to the adjacent syllable based on their position.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open, while those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
- The sequence '-mer-' could have alternative analyses in some theoretical frameworks, but the current division aligns with common US English pronunciation.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity but do not introduce unusual syllabic patterns.
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