microencapsulation
Syllables
mi-cro-en-cap-su-la-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊɛnˌkæpsjʊˈleɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
micro- + capsul- + -ation
Microencapsulation is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'micro-', the Latin root 'capsul-', and the Latin suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-C-V and CVC rules, with the /psj/ cluster being a minor phonetic consideration.
Definitions
- 1
A process in which tiny particles or droplets are surrounded by a coating to create small capsules.
“The drug was delivered using microencapsulation technology.”
“Microencapsulation improves the stability of the vitamin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. cro — Open syllable.. en — Closed syllable.. cap — Closed syllable.. su — Closed syllable.. la — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V Rule
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds, with consonants between vowels typically belonging to the following syllable.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant structures often form a single syllable.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The /psj/ cluster in 'capsulation' is relatively uncommon but phonotactically acceptable in English.
- The presence of schwa sounds /ə/ in unstressed syllables is typical.
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