perchlorethylene
Syllables
per-chlor-eth-y-lene
Pronunciation
/ˌpɜːklɔːrɪˈθiːliːn/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
per- + chlor- + ylene
Perchlorethylene is divided into five syllables: per-chlor-eth-y-lene, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's a noun composed of Latin and Greek roots, functioning as a chemical solvent. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A clear, colorless liquid with a sweet odor, used mainly as a degreasing solvent.
“The metal parts were cleaned with perchlorethylene.”
“Perchlorethylene is a common dry cleaning solvent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('y'), with potential secondary stress on the second syllable ('chlor').
Syllables
per — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. chlor — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. eth — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. y — Open syllable, vowel acting as a syllable nucleus.. lene — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., per-chlor).
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable (e.g., chlor).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
A single vowel can form a syllable on its own (e.g., y).
- The short syllable 'y' is a common occurrence before a vowel.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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