trinitrocellulose
Syllables
tri-ni-tro-cel-lu-lose
Pronunciation
/ˌtrɪˌnaɪtroʊˈseljʊloʊs/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
tri- + nitro- + -cellulose
Trinitrocellulose is divided into six syllables: tri-ni-tro-cel-lu-lose. The primary stress falls on 'cel'. The word is composed of the prefix 'tri-', the root 'nitro-', and the suffix '-cellulose'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A highly flammable explosive produced by nitrating cellulose.
“Trinitrocellulose is used in the manufacture of propellants.”
“The explosion was caused by improperly stored trinitrocellulose.”
syn:Gun cotton
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cel').
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ni — Open syllable.. tro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. cel — Open syllable.. lu — Open syllable.. lose — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when forming a recognizable morpheme.
- The 'tr' and 'str' consonant clusters are common and do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
- The 'cellulose' portion is a well-established morpheme with consistent syllabification.
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