perchloroethylene
Syllables
per-chlor-o-eth-y-lene
Pronunciation
/ˌpɜːklɒr.oʊˈiːθɪliːn/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
per- + chloro- + -ethylene
Perchloroethylene is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and separating vowel-initial syllables. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and suffix, each with distinct origins and functions.
Definitions
- 1
A clear, colorless liquid, C₂Cl₄, used as a degreasing solvent.
“The dry cleaner uses perchloroethylene to clean delicate fabrics.”
“Exposure to perchloroethylene can be harmful.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('o'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('per').
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable, onset-rime division.. chlor — Closed syllable, maximizing onsets, consonant clusters kept together.. o — Open syllable, vowel-initial syllable.. eth — Closed syllable, maximizing onsets, consonant clusters kept together.. y — Open syllable, vowel-initial syllable.. lene — Open syllable, vowel-final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept with the following vowel.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- Multiple consonant clusters require careful application of the 'maximize onsets' rule.
- The vowel quality in 'o' is a consideration.
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