pyrocondensation
Syllables
py-ro-con-den-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌpaɪ.roʊ.kɑn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
pyro- + condens- + -ation
Pyrocondensation is a six-syllable noun (py-ro-con-den-sa-tion) derived from Greek and Latin roots. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa'). Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules. It refers to the process of condensing a substance using heat.
Definitions
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The process of condensing a substance by the application of heat.
“The pyrocondensation of hydrocarbons is a key step in the production of gasoline.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa'). The stress pattern is ˌpaɪ.roʊ.kɑn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən.
Syllables
py — Open syllable, diphthong.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. con — Closed syllable.. den — Closed syllable.. sa — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant-Vowel Division
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- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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