chondroitinsulfuric
Syllables
chon-droi-tin-sul-fu-ric
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒn.drɔɪˈtɪn.sʌlˈfjʊər.ɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
chondroit + in-sulphuric
The word 'chondroitin-sulphuric' is divided into six syllables based on onset-rime structure, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's a complex compound noun/adjective with Greek and Latin/Arabic roots.
Definitions
- 1
A complex carbohydrate found in cartilage, used as a dietary supplement.
“Chondroitin-sulphuric supplements are often taken with glucosamine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sul').
Syllables
chon — Open syllable, onset 'ch', rime 'on'. droi — Open syllable, onset 'dr', rime 'oi' (diphthong). tin — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'in'. sul — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ul'. fu — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'ju' (glide + vowel). ric — Closed syllable, onset 'r', rime 'ic'
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Vowel Sound
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- Compound word structure, potential vowel reduction in 'sulphuric' in some dialects.
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