tricloroethylene
Syllables
tri-clo-ro-eth-y-lene
Pronunciation
/ˌtrɪkloʊroʊˈiːθɪliːn/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
tri- + chloro- + -ethylene
Trichloroethylene is a six-syllable word (tri-clo-ro-eth-y-lene) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun derived from Greek roots, referring to a chemical compound. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless, volatile liquid organic compound with a sweet odor, used as a solvent, especially for degreasing metal parts.
“The metal parts were cleaned with trichloroethylene.”
“Exposure to trichloroethylene can be harmful.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('eth').
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. clo — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ro — Open syllable, simple onset-rime.. eth — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, long vowel.. y — Open syllable, vowel as syllable nucleus.. lene — Closed syllable, simple onset-rime.
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- Consonant clusters ('tr', 'cl', 'eth') are common and don't pose significant exceptions.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not alter the syllable division.
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