ultrasantrifugasjɔ̃
Syllables
ul-tra-san-tri-fu-ga-sjɔ̃
Pronunciation
/yl.tʁa.sɑ̃.tʁi.fy.ɡa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
ultra- + centri- + fugations
The word 'ultracentrifugations' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds, following standard French syllabification rules. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word is a complex noun formed from Latin and French morphemes, and its syllabification is consistent with similar French words.
Definitions
- 1
The process or result of separating substances of different densities using an ultracentrifuge.
Ultracentrifugations
“Les ultracentrifugations ont permis d'isoler les protéines.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sjɔ̃' in standard French.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tra — Open syllable, vowel 'a' as nucleus.. san — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ɑ̃' as nucleus.. tri — Open syllable, vowel 'i' as nucleus.. fu — Open syllable, vowel 'u' as nucleus.. ga — Open syllable, vowel 'a' as nucleus.. sjɔ̃ — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ɔ̃' as nucleus, consonant cluster 'sj'.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the beginning or end of a syllable unless necessary due to consonant clusters.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels can function as syllable nuclei.
- The initial 'ul' cluster is permissible in French.
- The 'tr' and 'sj' clusters are common and do not affect syllabification.
- Nasal vowels require careful consideration as syllable nuclei.
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