metaformaldehydehaɪd
Syllables
me-ta-for-mal-de-hy-de-haɪd
Pronunciation
/ˌmetəfɔːrmælˈdiːhaɪd/
Stress
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Morphemes
meta- + formaldehyde
Metaformaldehyde is divided into eight syllables: me-ta-for-mal-de-hy-de-haɪd. Stress falls on 'for'. It's a noun composed of the prefix 'meta-' and the root 'formaldehyde', following standard English syllable division rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An isomer of formaldehyde, specifically the meta isomer. It is a crystalline solid used in various chemical applications.
“The synthesis involved the use of metaformaldehyde as a key intermediate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('for').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, vowel sound. ta — Open syllable, schwa sound. for — Open syllable, long vowel sound. mal — Closed syllable. de — Open syllable, long vowel sound. hy — Diphthong syllable. de — Open syllable, long vowel sound. haɪd — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless split by a vowel.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
- The word is a compound and follows standard English syllabification rules.
- No significant exceptions were encountered.
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