phenolsulphonephthalein
Syllables
phe-nol-sul-phone-phtha-lein
Pronunciation
/ˌfiːnɒlˈsʌlfəʊnˌfθæliːn/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
pheno- + sulphone
The word 'phenolsulphonephthalein' is divided into six syllables: phe-nol-sul-phone-phtha-lein. The primary stress falls on 'sul-'. It's a complex compound noun with roots from Greek and chemical terminology, making its syllabification unique due to its morphology.
Definitions
- 1
A complex organic compound used as a pH indicator and in biological staining.
“Phenolsulphonephthalein is commonly used in laboratory experiments to visualize cellular structures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sul-'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('phe-').
Syllables
phe — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. nol — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. sul — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, primary stress.. phone — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. phtha — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. lein — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-C (Open Syllable)
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms an open syllable.
V-CC (Closed Syllable)
A vowel followed by a consonant cluster forms a closed syllable.
Dip-C (Open Syllable)
A diphthong followed by a consonant forms an open syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- The presence of multiple roots (phenol, sulphone, phthalein).
- The lack of clear suffixes.
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