metaphenyldiamine
Syllables
me-ta-phe-nyl-di-a-mi-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌmetəˈfenɪlˌdaɪæmiːn/
Stress
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Morphemes
meta- + phenyl- + -diamine
Metaphenylenediamine is divided into eight syllables: me-ta-phe-nyl-di-a-mi-ne. The primary stress falls on 'mi'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'meta-', the root 'phenyl-', and the suffix '-diamine'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle, prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound with the chemical formula C₁₂H₁₂N₂. It is an aromatic diamine used as a curing agent in epoxy resins and as an intermediate in the synthesis of polymers.
“Metaphenylenediamine is a key component in many high-performance adhesives.”
syn:MPDA
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mi'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('me').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ɪ'.. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ə'.. phe — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'en'.. nyl — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ɪl'.. di — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'aɪ' (diphthong).. a — Open syllable, rime 'æ'.. mi — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'iː' (long vowel).. ne — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'iːn'.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed by maximizing onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning) and avoiding stranded consonants.
- The length of the word necessitates careful application of syllable division rules to avoid creating unnatural syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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