hydrosulphocyanic
Syllables
hy-dro-sul-pho-cy-a-nic
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪdrəʊsʌlfəʊsaɪˈænɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
hydro- + sulphocyan- + -ic
The word 'hydrosulphocyanic' is a complex adjective with seven syllables (hy-dro-sul-pho-cy-a-nic). Stress falls on the third syllable from the end. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Greek and Latin.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or containing hydrosulphocyanic acid.
“The hydrosulphocyanic acid solution was carefully prepared.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('a').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial diphthong.. dro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. sul — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. pho — Open syllable, vowel onset.. cy — Open syllable, diphthong onset.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. nic — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
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