isobutyraldehyde
Syllables
i-so-bu-tyr-al-de-hyde
Pronunciation
/ˌaɪsoʊbjuːtɪˈrældihaɪd/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
iso- + butyr- + -al
Isobutyraldehyde is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, indicating its isomeric form and butyric acid structure. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the 'tyr' sequence treated as a single unit.
Definitions
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A colorless liquid aldehyde with a pungent odor.
“Isobutyraldehyde is used in the synthesis of isobutanol.”
“The analysis confirmed the presence of isobutyraldehyde in the sample.”
syn:2-Methylpropanal
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ral'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('i').
Syllables
i — Open syllable, initial vowel.. so — Open syllable, diphthong.. bu — Open syllable, diphthong.. tyr — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. al — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable.. hyde — Closed syllable, diphthong.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables begin with vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can form syllable onsets or codas.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The 'tyr' sequence is a common occurrence and treated as a single syllable unit.
- The word's length and complex structure require careful consideration of consonant clusters and vowel sequences.
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