nitrososulfuric
Syllables
ni-tro-so-sul-fu-ric
Pronunciation
/ˌnaɪ.trəʊ.səʊˈsʌl.fjʊə.rɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
nitro- + sulphur- + -ic
The word 'nitrososulphuric' is divided into six syllables (ni-tro-so-sul-fu-ric) with primary stress on 'sul'. It's a complex adjective derived from Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Relating to or containing nitroso and sulphuric groups.
“Nitrososulphuric acid is a powerful oxidizing agent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('sul').
Syllables
ni — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ai'. tro — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'əʊ'. so — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'əʊ'. sul — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ʌl'. fu — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'jʊə'. ric — Closed syllable, onset 'r', rime 'ɪk'
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Onset-Rime Division
Separates syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary.
- The interfix '-so-' is relatively uncommon but doesn't violate syllable division rules.
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