hexachloroethane
Syllables
hex-a-chlor-o-eth-ane
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛk.səˈklɔː.roʊ.iː.θeɪn/
Stress
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Morphemes
hexa- + chloro- + ane
Hexachloroethane is divided into six syllables: hex-a-chlor-o-eth-ane, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'hexa-', the root 'chloro-', the root 'eth-', and the suffix '-ane'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of onset-rhyme structure and vowel division.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless liquid used as a solvent and intermediate in the production of other chemicals.
“Hexachloroethane is a potent solvent used in various industrial processes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('o').
Syllables
hex — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. a — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. chlor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. o — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. eth — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ane — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound, with consonants preceding (onset) and following (rhyme).
Vowel Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if phonotactically permissible.
- The 'chl' cluster is a relatively uncommon but acceptable sequence in English.
- Syllabification prioritizes maintaining consonant clusters intact where phonotactically permissible.
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