repolymerization
Syllables
re-po-ly-mer-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːpoʊlɪməˈraɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
re- + polymer + -ization
The word 'repolymerization' is divided into seven syllables: re-po-ly-mer-i-za-tion. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'polymer', and the suffix '-ization'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel, vowel-liquid, diphthong, and consonant-final rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of causing a polymer to reform or recombine.
“The repolymerization of the plastic was crucial for recycling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). The first syllable is unstressed, as are the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th syllables.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide.. po — Open syllable, diphthong.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. mer — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel Syllable Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Vowel-Liquid Syllable Division
A vowel followed by a liquid consonant (l, r) often forms a syllable.
Diphthong Syllable Division
Diphthongs (two vowel sounds within one syllable) form a single syllable.
Consonant-Final Syllable Division
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a closed syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The schwa sounds in unstressed syllables are crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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