dihydroxytoluene
Syllables
di-hy-drox-y-tol-u-ene
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪˈhɪdrɒksiˈtɒljuːiːn/
Stress
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Morphemes
di- + hydrox- + ene
Dihydroxytoluene is divided into seven syllables (di-hy-drox-y-tol-u-ene) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's a morphologically complex noun of Greek origin, and its syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
A chemical compound, a derivative of toluene with two hydroxyl groups attached to the benzene ring.
“Dihydroxytoluene is used as an intermediate in the production of various polymers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tol-u-ene'). This is determined by the morphological weight of the 'tolu-' root and general stress patterns in English.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, vowel sound.. hy — Open syllable, vowel sound.. drox — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. y — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tol — Open syllable, vowel sound.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ene — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Onset-Rime Division
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Avoiding Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel as a Syllable
Single vowels often form their own syllable.
- The 'xy' sequence in 'hydrox-' requires careful consideration, but it functions as a single unit within the morpheme.
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