aminoacetophenone
Syllables
a-mi-no-a-ce-to-phe-none
Pronunciation
/ˌæmɪnoʊæsɪtoʊˈfiːnoʊn/
Stress
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Morphemes
amino- + acet- + -ophenone
Aminoacetophenone is syllabified as a-mi-no-a-ce-to-phe-none, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, representing a specific chemical compound. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of onset-rime division and vowel-based separation.
Definitions
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An organic compound with the chemical formula C10H11NO. It is a ketone containing an amino group.
“Aminoacetophenone is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('phe'). The stress pattern is typical for this type of chemical compound name.
Syllables
a-mi-no — Open syllable followed by two closed syllables. Initial 'a' often reduced to schwa.. a-ce-to — Open syllable followed by two closed syllables. 'c' pronounced /s/.. phe-none — Closed syllable followed by a closed syllable. Primary stress on 'phe'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Based Division
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word may influence perceived syllable breaks, but standard rules are consistently applied.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but syllable division remains consistent.
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