tetrahadrobinol
Syllables
tet-ra-ha-dro-bi-nol
Pronunciation
/ˌtet.rə.haɪ.drə.kæn.əˈbɪn.ɒl/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
tetra- + cannabin- + -ol
Tetrahydrocannabinol is a complex word divided into six syllables (tet-ra-ha-dro-bi-nol) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('bi'). It's morphologically composed of the prefixes 'tetra-' and 'hydro-', the root 'cannabin-', and the suffix '-ol'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis.
“THC is responsible for the euphoric effects of marijuana.”
“The concentration of THC in the sample was carefully measured.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bi'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and a complex root.
Syllables
tet — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. ha — Open syllable with a diphthong.. dro — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. bi — Closed, stressed syllable.. nol — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless they are easily separable.
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress is assigned based on lexical prominence and phonological rules.
- Potential reduction of the 'tetra-' prefix in some pronunciations.
- Non-rhotic accents may drop 'r' sounds.
- The length of the word presents a challenge for syllabification, but standard rules apply.
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