ureaformaldehyde
Syllables
u-re-a-form-al-de-hyde
Pronunciation
/ˌjuː.riː.ə.fɔːrˈmæl.diː.haɪd/
Stress
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Morphemes
urea, form + aldehyde
The word 'urea-formaldehyde' is divided into seven syllables: u-re-a-form-al-de-hyde. The primary stress falls on the 'mal' syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Greek, Latin, and Arabic roots, and its syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A synthetic resin made from urea and formaldehyde, used as a strong adhesive, especially in plywood and particleboard.
“The furniture was constructed using urea-formaldehyde.”
“Urea-formaldehyde emissions can be a concern in indoor air quality.”
syn:UF resin
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mal'). The stress pattern is typical for compound words, shifting towards the end of the compound.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, diphthong.. re — Open syllable, long vowel.. a — Weak syllable, schwa.. form — Closed syllable.. al — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable, long vowel.. hyde — Syllable with diphthong.
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Each vowel sound between consonants typically forms its own syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Consonant sounds surrounding a vowel often create a closed syllable.
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Prioritize creating syllables with consonant sounds at the beginning (onsets).
- The hyphenated nature of the compound word does not affect the syllabification process.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification principles remain consistent.
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