electrocatalytic
Syllables
e-lec-tro-ca-ta-ly-tic
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktroʊkætəˈlɪtɪk/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
electro- + catalytic + -ic
The word 'electrocatalytic' is divided into seven syllables: e-lec-tro-ca-ta-ly-tic. The primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. The syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and allows for permissible consonant clusters in the syllable codas. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'catalytic', and the suffix '-ic'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving catalysis carried out by an electrode.
“Electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol is a promising energy conversion process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('ca-ta-ly-tic'). The stress pattern is influenced by the morphological structure of the word.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, initial vowel.. lec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'lc' in the coda.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong.. ca — Open syllable, short vowel.. ta — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ly — Open syllable, short vowel.. tic — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tic' in the coda.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Consonant clusters are allowed in syllable codas if they adhere to English phonotactic constraints.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
- The 'lc' and 'tic' consonant clusters are relatively uncommon but permissible.
- Stress placement is influenced by morphological structure and frequency of use.
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