tetramethylsilane
Syllables
te-tra-meth-yl-si-lane
Pronunciation
/ˌtetrəˈmɛθɪlsɪˌleɪn/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
tetra- + methyl- + silane
Tetramethylsilane is divided into six syllables: te-tra-meth-yl-si-lane. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'tetra-', the root 'methyl-', and the root 'silane'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless liquid organosilicon compound with the formula (CH₃)₄Si.
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“Tetramethylsilane is crucial for accurate NMR spectroscopy.”
syn:TMS
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('meth'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, initial onset.. tra — Open syllable, onset cluster.. meth — Open syllable, onset.. yl — Closed syllable, onset and coda.. si — Closed syllable, onset and coda.. lane — Closed syllable, onset and coda.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets). Applied to 'meth-yl' and 'si-lane'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Simplification
Complex consonant clusters are broken down to create valid syllables.
- The technical nature of the word limits pronunciation variations.
- Potential for schwa reduction in the first syllable by some speakers.
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