diethyldiaminediamine
Syllables
di-eth-yl-di-a-mi-ne-di-a-mine
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪˌɛθɪlˌdiːˈæmɪniːn/
Stress
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Morphemes
di- + ethyl + diamine
Diethylenediamine is a complex noun with ten syllables divided based on vowel-consonant patterns. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'di-', the root 'ethyl', and the suffix 'diamine'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with minor considerations for vowel clusters and the consonant function of 'y'.
Definitions
- 1
A diamine containing two ethyl groups.
“Diethylenediamine is used as a curing agent in epoxy resins.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ne' in 'amine').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, initial syllable.. eth — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. yl — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, 'y' as consonant.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. mi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ne — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. mine — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable break occurs before the cluster.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
- The repetition of 'di-' and 'amine' creates a complex structure.
- The 'y' in 'ethyl' functions as a consonant.
- Vowel clusters require careful consideration.
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