metanaɪtroʊˈænɪliːn
Syllables
me-ta-naɪ-troʊ-ˈæn-ɪ-liːn
Pronunciation
/ˌmetənaɪtroʊˈænɪliːn/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
meta- + nitro- + -aniline
Metanitroaniline is a seven-syllable word (me-ta-naɪ-troʊ-ˈæn-ɪ-liːn) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('æn'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'meta-', the root 'nitro-', and the suffix '-aniline'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, dividing the word after each vowel sound.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound, a derivative of aniline with a nitro group attached to the meta position.
“Metanitroaniline is used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('æn').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ta — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.. naɪ — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. troʊ — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. ˈæn — Open syllable, stressed vowel followed by consonant.. ɪ — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. liːn — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Open Syllable
Syllables are divided after each vowel sound, creating open syllables whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break typically occurs after the vowel.
- The sequence '-nitro-' could be considered a single morphemic unit, but syllabification is based on vowel sounds.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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