methylacetanilide
Syllables
me-thyl-a-ce-ta-ni-li-de
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛθɪlˌæsɪtæˈnɪlɪd/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
methyl- + acetanilid- + e
Methylacetanilide is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ce'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The word is a complex chemical compound name with Greek and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
“Methylacetanilide is a key component in the production of certain azo dyes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ce').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'e'. thyl — Onset 'th', rime 'il'. a — Open syllable, vowel only. ce — Onset 'c', rime 'e'. ta — Onset 't', rime 'a'. ni — Onset 'n', rime 'i'. li — Onset 'l', rime 'i'. de — Onset 'd', rime 'e'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided based on the initial consonant(s) (onset) and the vowel and any following consonants (rime).
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- Pronunciation of 'th' digraph can vary regionally.
- Pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' can be /s/ or /k/.
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