dimethylanthranilate
Syllables
di-me-thyl-an-thra-ni-late
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪˌmɛθɪlænθrænɪleɪt/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
di- + methylanthranilate + -ate
Dimethylanthranilate is syllabified into seven syllables (di-me-thyl-an-thra-ni-late) with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a noun composed of the prefix 'di-', the root 'methylanthranilate', and the suffix '-ate'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
An ester of anthranilic acid and dimethyl alcohol, having a fruity odor reminiscent of grapes.
“Dimethylanthranilate is used as a flavoring agent in candies and beverages.”
“The scent of the perfume contained a hint of dimethylanthranilate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('thra').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, diphthong.. me — Open syllable.. thyl — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'th'.. an — Open syllable.. thra — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'thr'. ni — Closed syllable.. late — Closed syllable, diphthong and consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
Consonant Cluster
Groups of consonants are treated as units before a vowel.
- The 'th' digraph is treated as a single consonant for syllabification.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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