perhydrogenation
Syllables
per-hy-dro-gen-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌpɜːrhaɪˈdrɒdʒəneɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
per- + hydrogen + -ation
Perhydrogenation is a noun formed from the prefix 'per-', the root 'hydrogen-', and the suffix '-ation'. It is divided into six syllables: per-hy-dro-gen-a-tion, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('gen'). Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with stress influenced by the root morpheme.
Definitions
- 1
The process of thoroughly hydrogenating a substance.
“The perhydrogenation of the oil increased its stability.”
ant:dehydrogenation
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('gen'). The stress pattern is generally trochaic, with a weakening stress on the first syllable.
Syllables
per — Open, unstressed syllable with an 'r'-controlled vowel.. hy — Open, unstressed syllable containing a diphthong.. dro — Closed, unstressed syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. gen — Closed, stressed syllable, containing the root morpheme.. a — Open, unstressed syllable with a diphthong.. tion — Closed, unstressed syllable with a consonant cluster onset and schwa vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated between vowels.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When other rules don't apply, syllables are divided between vowel and consonant.
Root Morpheme Stress
Stress is often assigned to the root morpheme of the word.
- The 'r'-controlled vowel in the first syllable influences its pronunciation and syllabification.
- Stress assignment is heavily influenced by the root morpheme 'gen'.
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