electrogalvanize
Syllables
e-lec-tro-gal-van-ize
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktroʊɡælˈvənˌaɪz/
Stress
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Morphemes
electro- + galvan- + -ize
The word 'electrogalvanize' is divided into six syllables: e-lec-tro-gal-van-ize. It's a verb formed from the 'electro-' prefix, 'galvan-' root, and '-ize' suffix. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gal'). Syllabification follows vowel onset and maximizing onsets rules.
Definitions
- 1
To coat a metal with another metal by using an electric current.
“The steel was electrogalvanized to prevent corrosion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gal'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('e').
Syllables
e — Open, unstressed syllable.. lec — Closed, unstressed syllable.. tro — Open, unstressed syllable.. gal — Open, stressed syllable.. van — Open, unstressed syllable.. ize — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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Vowel Onset Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to phonotactic constraints.
Diphthong + Consonant Rule
Diphthongs can form the nucleus of a syllable and be followed by a consonant.
- The 'van' syllable could potentially be separated, but grouping it with 'ize' is more natural due to stress and flow.
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