aquopentamminecobaltic
Syllables
a-qu-o-pen-ta-mmi-ne-co-bal-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌæk.wə.pɛn.tæ.mˈiːn.koʊ.bɒl.tɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
aquo- + ammine- + -ic
The word 'aquopentamminecobaltic' is divided into ten syllables with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective derived from Latin and Greek roots, describing a specific cobalt complex. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or containing a complex ion consisting of a cobalt atom coordinated with five ammonia molecules and one water molecule.
“The aquopentamminecobaltic complex exhibited a distinct color change.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('mmi').
Syllables
a — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. qu — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. o — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. pen — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ta — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. mmi — Closed syllable, geminate consonant coda.. ne — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. co — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. bal — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. tic — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are grouped at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The 'qu' cluster is treated as a single onset. The geminate 'mm' does not disrupt syllabification.
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