ultracentrifugation
Syllables
ul-tra-cen-trif-u-ga-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːɡeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ultra- + centrifug- + -ation
Ultracentrifugation is a complex noun derived from Latin roots. It is syllabified as ul-tra-cen-trif-u-ga-tion, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('trif'). The syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and sonority sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
The process of separating substances of different densities using a centrifuge rotating at extremely high speeds.
“Ultracentrifugation is crucial for isolating viruses.”
“The researchers employed ultracentrifugation to purify the protein.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('trif'). The stress pattern is typical for words with prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster. cen — Open syllable. trif — Closed syllable, stressed. u — Open syllable, vowel-only. ga — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are permissible if they adhere to the sonority hierarchy (increasing sonority from onset to nucleus).
Stress Assignment
Primary stress is assigned based on word structure and morphological components, typically falling on the root or a preceding syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters requires careful application of sonority sequencing principles.
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