chlorotrifluomethane
Syllables
chlo-ro-tri-flu-o-meth-ane
Pronunciation
/ˌklɔːroʊtrɪˌfluːəroʊˈmeɪθeɪn/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
chloro- + trifluoro- + -methane
Chlorotrifluoromethane is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('meth'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns, and the word's structure reflects its chemical composition with prefixes and suffixes indicating the presence of chlorine and fluorine atoms.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless, non-flammable gas used as a refrigerant, solvent, and in the manufacture of polymers.
“Chlorotrifluoromethane is a potent greenhouse gas.”
syn:Freon 133a
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('meth'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
chlo — Open syllable, stressed. ro — Open syllable, unstressed. tri — Open syllable, unstressed. flu — Open syllable, unstressed. o — Open syllable, unstressed. meth — Open syllable, stressed. ane — Open syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Vowel-C-C Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant cluster typically forms a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words of more than one syllable, stress often falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'fluoro-' portion is treated as a single unit due to its functional cohesion.
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