tetramethyldiarsine
Syllables
te-tra-meth-yl-di-ar-sine
Pronunciation
/ˌtetrəˈmɛθɪldiˈɑːrsiːn/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
tetra- + methyl-
Tetramethyldiarsine is divided into seven syllables: te-tra-meth-yl-di-ar-sine. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('yl'). Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The word is a noun representing a chemical compound.
Definitions
- 1
An organoarsenic compound with the formula (CH₃)₄As₂. It is a colorless, highly toxic liquid.
“Tetramethyldiarsine is used in the semiconductor industry.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('yl'), typical for complex chemical names.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. meth — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. yl — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. di — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sine — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are generally broken around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often split if they fall between vowel sounds.
- The 'meth' syllable could potentially be grouped with 'yldi', but separation maintains consistency with vowel-centric rules.
- Minor pronunciation variations (e.g., /ɑː/ vs. /æ/) do not significantly affect syllabification.
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