bromoochloromethane
Syllables
bro-mo-o-chlor-o-meth-ane
Pronunciation
/ˌbroʊmoʊˌklɔːroʊˈmeɪθeɪn/
Stress
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Morphemes
bromo- + chloro- + -methane
Bromochloromethane is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllable division follows English rules of onset and coda maximization, avoiding morpheme separation. It's a chemical compound composed of bromine, chlorine, and methane.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless, flammable liquid haloalkane used as a soil fumigant and intermediate in organic synthesis.
“Bromochloromethane is a potent fumigant used in agriculture.”
syn:Halomethane
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('ane').
Syllables
bro — Open syllable, onset cluster 'br'. mo — Open syllable. o — Open syllable. chlor — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'cl'. o — Open syllable. meth — Open syllable. ane — Closed syllable, coda cluster '-n'
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Onset Maximization
English syllables tend to maximize the number of consonants in the onset.
Coda Maximization
English syllables tend to maximize the number of consonants in the coda.
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Consonants following a vowel typically belong to the following syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of onset and coda maximization rules.
- The division aims to avoid breaking up morphemes (prefixes, root, suffix).
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