diethylmalonylurea
Syllables
di-eth-yl-ma-lo-nyl-u-re-a
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪˌɛθɪlˌmælɵˈnaɪljuˈriːə/
Stress
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Morphemes
di + ethyl + malonylurea
Diethylmalonylurea is a nine-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('nyl'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, respecting morpheme boundaries. It's a complex word due to its length and multiple morphemes, but its structure is consistent with English phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of barbiturates.
“The synthesis required a precise amount of diethylmalonylurea.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nyl'). The stress pattern is influenced by the length of the word and the presence of the 'nyl' sequence.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. eth — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. yl — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. ma — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. lo — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. nyl — Open syllable, primary stress.. u — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. re — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. a — Open syllable, lightly stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but maintained within a syllable if they form a recognizable unit.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the overall length and the presence of the 'nyl' sequence.
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