alphanaphthylamine
Syllables
al-pha-naph-thy-la-mine
Pronunciation
/ˌælfəˈnæfθɪləˌmiːn/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
alpha- + naphthyl- + -amine
Alpha-naphthylamine is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('la'). It's composed of the Greek prefix 'alpha-', the root 'naphthyl-', and the Latin suffix '-amine'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with the 'th' cluster treated as a unit.
Definitions
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An aromatic amine with the chemical formula C₁₀H₉N. It is a colorless solid that was formerly used in the production of dyes but is now known to be a potent carcinogen.
“Exposure to alpha-naphthylamine is linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer.”
syn:α-Naphthylamine
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('la'). Secondary stress falls on the second syllable ('pha').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, initial syllable. pha — Open syllable. naph — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. thy — Closed syllable. la — Open syllable, stressed. mine — Closed syllable
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
Stress Assignment Rules
Stress is assigned based on the length and complexity of syllables, with a tendency for stress to fall on longer or more complex syllables.
- The word's origin in chemical nomenclature means that certain pronunciations and syllable divisions are established by convention.
- The 'th' cluster in 'naphthyl' requires careful pronunciation.
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