bromodexyuridine
Syllables
bro-mo-dex-y-u-ri-dine
Pronunciation
/ˌbroʊməˌdiːˈɒksiˌjʊərɪdiːn/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
bromo- + uridine + -ine
Bromodeoxyuridine is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('u'). Syllable division follows standard English (GB) rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters. The 'deoxy' prefix is often pronounced as a single unit, representing a common exception to strict syllabification.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('u'). The stress pattern is relatively weak throughout the word, typical of complex chemical terms.
Syllables
bro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dex — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. y — Weak vowel, often forming a diphthong.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound, stressed.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dine — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with following consonants belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Weak Vowel Rule
Weak vowels often merge with the preceding syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'deoxy' as a single unit (/diːˈɒksi/) is a common exception.
- The word's technical nature influences pronunciation and syllable division.
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