photodisintegrate
Syllables
pho-to-dis-in-te-grate
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊdɪsˈɪntɪɡreɪt/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
photo- + dis-integrat- + -e
The word 'photodisintegrate' is divided into six syllables: pho-to-dis-in-te-grate. It's a verb formed from the Greek prefix 'photo-', the Latin prefixes 'dis-', and root 'integrat-', and the English suffix '-e'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
To break down or decompose by the action of light or radiation.
“The laser was used to photodisintegrate the cancerous cells.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('in'). The first syllable ('pho') has secondary stress.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. dis — Closed syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable, diphthong.. grate — Closed syllable.
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Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- The consistent pronunciation guides the division, even with the complex structure.
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