recrystallization
Syllables
re-crys-tal-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːkrɪstəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
re- + crystall + ization
The word 'recrystallization' is divided into six syllables: re-crys-tal-li-za-tion. It features a Latin-derived root 'crystall-' with the prefixes 're-' and suffixes '-ize' and '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, considering morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The process of forming crystals again; the reformation of crystals.
“The recrystallization process improved the material's purity.”
“Recrystallization is a crucial step in many chemical purification procedures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('re').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by no consonant.. crys — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and ending in a consonant.. tal — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel and ending in a consonant.. li — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. za — Open syllable, consonant followed by a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
re-
Latin origin, meaning 'again, back'. Prefixes modify the meaning of the root.
crystall
Latin *crystallus* from Greek *krustallos* meaning 'ice'. The core meaning-bearing unit.
ization
Combination of -ize (Greek, forming verbs) and -ation (Latin, forming nouns). Creates a noun denoting a process or result.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided before the first consonant following a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The presence of the 're-' prefix and the '-ization' suffix requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The vowel sounds within the word also influence the syllable structure.
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