isopropylideneacetone
Syllables
i-so-pro-py-li-dene-a-ce-tone
Pronunciation
/ˌaɪsoʊprɒpɪˈdiːnˌeɪsiːtoʊn/
Stress
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Morphemes
iso- + propylidene + acetone
Isopropylideneacetone is a complex noun with nine syllables divided based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('a-ce-tone'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'iso-', the root 'propylidene', and the root 'acetone'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A ketone with the formula (CH3)2C=CHCOCH3. It is an intermediate in the production of methyl isobutyl ketone.
“Isopropylideneacetone is used in organic synthesis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('a-ce-tone'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-one'.
Syllables
i — Open syllable, initial syllable.. so — Closed syllable.. pro — Closed syllable.. py — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. dene — Closed syllable, complex coda.. a — Open syllable.. ce — Closed syllable.. tone — Closed syllable, complex coda.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Vowels separated by consonants typically form separate syllables.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are formed.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
A single vowel can form a syllable.
- The 'idene' portion could potentially be pronounced as a single syllable by some speakers, but separating it maintains clarity.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect stress placement slightly.
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