alphanaphthylthiourea
Syllables
al-pha-naph-thyl-thi-o-u-re-a
Pronunciation
/ˌæl.fəˌnæf.θɪlˌθi.oʊˈjuː.ri.ə/
Stress
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Morphemes
alpha- + naphthyl- + -thiourea
Alpha-naphthylthiourea is a complex chemical name divided into nine syllables (al-pha-naph-thyl-thi-o-u-re-a) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Its syllabification follows standard English rules, respecting vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries. It functions primarily as a noun.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound with the chemical formula C₁₁H₁₀N₂S.
“Alpha-naphthylthiourea was identified as the primary toxin in the sample.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('u' in 'urea').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. pha — Open syllable, schwa vowel. naph — Closed syllable. thyl — Closed syllable. thi — Open syllable. o — Open syllable, diphthong. u — Open syllable. re — Open syllable. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before and after consonants between vowels.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries whenever possible.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'th' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
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