chlorotrifluomethane
Syllables
chlor-o-tri-flu-o-meth-ane
Pronunciation
/ˌklɒr.oʊ.trɪˌflʊə.roʊˈmeɪ.θeɪn/
Stress
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Morphemes
chloro- + methane
The word 'chlorotrifluoromethane' is divided into seven syllables: chlor-o-tri-flu-o-meth-ane. Primary stress falls on 'meth'. The syllabification follows English (GB) rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-based division. The word is a noun composed of prefixes 'chloro-' and 'trifluoro-' attached to the root 'methane'.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('meth'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes, where the stress recedes towards the root.
Syllables
chlor — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. tri — Open syllable, unstressed.. flu — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. meth — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ane — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a larger onset, as seen in 'chlor', 'tri', and 'flu'.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters requires careful application of onset maximization to avoid stranded consonants.
- British English pronunciation tends to maintain vowel clarity in unstressed syllables, influencing syllable weight and division.
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