photodecomposition
Syllables
pho-to-de-com-po-si-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊˌdiːkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
photo- + decompose + -tion
Photodecomposition is a five-syllable noun with Greek and Latin roots. Stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, respecting vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries. IPA: /ˌfoʊtoʊˌdiːkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/.
Definitions
- 1
The process of chemical breakdown caused by light.
“The fading of the painting was due to photodecomposition of the pigments.”
“Researchers studied the rate of photodecomposition in different polymers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('po' in 'com-po-si-tion'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, diphthong. to — Open syllable, diphthong. de — Open syllable, long vowel. com — Closed syllable. po — Open syllable, diphthong. si — Closed syllable. tion — Open syllable, schwa
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound followed by a consonant.
CVC Rule
Syllables are often divided after a consonant-vowel-consonant sequence.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The tendency to avoid syllable breaks before /t/ is a minor consideration.
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