alphanaphthylthiourea
Syllables
al-pha-naph-thyl-thi-o-u-re-a
Pronunciation
/ˈælfə næftɪlθiːəˈjuːrɪə/
Stress
000001001
Morphemes
alpha- + naphthyl- + urea
Alpha-naphthylthiourea is a complex noun divided into nine syllables (al-pha-naph-thyl-thi-o-u-re-a) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of onset-rime structure and vowel-based division, despite the word's complex morphology.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound used as a rodenticide.
“Alpha-naphthylthiourea is highly toxic to rats.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('re' in 'u-re-a').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. pha — Open syllable, onset consonant.. naph — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. thyl — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. thi — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster, long vowel.. o — Vowel as a syllable.. u — Vowel as a syllable.. re — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. a — Schwa, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel structure.
Vowel as Syllable
Single vowels can form their own syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes create a complex structure.
- The 'naphthyl' portion is divided based on pronunciation rather than strict morphemic boundaries.
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