photocoagulation
Syllables
pho-to-co-a-gu-la-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊkoʊæɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
photo- + coag- + -ulation
Photocoagulation is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, but requires consideration of digraphs ('ph', 'gu') and the 'tion' suffix. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The process of using light or laser to cause coagulation (clotting) of blood vessels.
“The doctor recommended photocoagulation to treat the retinal damage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la').
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. co — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. gu — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. la — Open syllable, liquid consonant followed by diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by schwa.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up based on sonority.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Pronunciation of 'ph' and 'gu' as single sounds influences syllabification.
- The 'tion' suffix is a common source of variation in pronunciation and syllabification.
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