photopolymerization
Syllables
pho-to-po-ly-mer-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊˌpɑːlɪməˈraɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
00100010
Morphemes
photo- + polymer- + -ization
Photopolymerization is a noun with eight syllables (pho-to-po-ly-mer-i-za-tion). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the Greek roots 'photo-' (light) and 'polymer-' (many parts) with the suffix '-ization' (the act of making). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-C and consonant-C rules, with the exception of the silent 't' in the suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The process of using light to cause polymerization.
“Photopolymerization is widely used in dentistry for creating fillings.”
“The researchers studied the effects of different wavelengths on the rate of photopolymerization.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, diphthong. to — Open syllable, diphthong. po — Open syllable, diphthong. ly — Closed syllable. mer — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. za — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-C Rule
Consonants can end syllables, especially when followed by a vowel in the next syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowel sounds within one syllable) are treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The silent 't' in '-tion' is a common exception.
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