diethyltriptamine
Syllables
di-e-thyl-trip-ta-mine
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪˌiːθɪlˌtrɪptəˈmiːn/
Stress
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Morphemes
di- + ethyl- and trypt- + -amine
Diethyltryptamine is divided into six syllables: di-e-thyl-trip-ta-mine, with primary stress on 'mine'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'di-', roots 'ethyl-' and 'trypt-', and the suffix '-amine'. Syllable division follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A synthetic tryptamine derivative with hallucinogenic properties.
“Diethyltryptamine is a potent psychedelic drug.”
“Research is being conducted on the effects of diethyltryptamine on the brain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mine'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ine'.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. e — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. thyl — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. trip — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. mine — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s). Primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant or consonant cluster.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a single syllable unless breaking them simplifies pronunciation.
- The 'pt' cluster in 'trypt-' was considered for division but maintained as a unit due to common usage.
- Minor regional variations in vowel quality may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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