dihydroergotamine
Syllables
di-hy-dro-er-go-ta-mine
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪˌhɪdroʊˌɜːɡoʊtəˈmiːn/
Stress
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Morphemes
di- + ergot- + -amine
Dihydroergotamine is a seven-syllable word (di-hy-dro-er-go-ta-mine) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('go'). It's a complex word built from Greek and Latin morphemes, functioning as a noun denoting a medication for migraines. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-nucleus rules.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('go'). The stress pattern is typical for complex pharmaceutical names, with a tendency to stress the root or a key component.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. hy — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. dro — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. er — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. go — Stressed, open syllable.. ta — Unstressed, open syllable, schwa vowel.. mine — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally considered open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally considered closed.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of the 'er' syllable (reduced to schwa).
- Slight regional variations in vowel quality.
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