dimethylanthranilate
Syllables
di-meth-yl-an-thra-ni-late
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪˌmɛθɪlænθrəˈnɪleɪt/
Stress
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Morphemes
di- + anthranilate + -yl
Dimethylanthranilate is a seven-syllable word (di-meth-yl-an-thra-ni-late) with primary stress on the final syllable. It's a noun composed of the prefix 'di-', the root 'anthranilate', and the suffix '-yl'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
An ester of anthranilic acid with the formula C10H11NO2. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity, grape-like odor.
“Dimethylanthranilate is used as a flavoring agent in candies and beverages.”
“The scent of the perfume contained a strong note of dimethylanthranilate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('late'). The stress pattern is typical for longer words, receding from the end.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, unstressed.. meth — Closed syllable, unstressed.. yl — Closed syllable, unstressed.. an — Open syllable, unstressed.. thra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Closed syllable, unstressed.. late — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
A single vowel followed by two consonants typically divides between the vowel and the second consonant (e.g., meth-yl).
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant followed by a vowel creates a syllable (e.g., an-thra).
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
A vowel followed by a consonant creates a syllable (e.g., ni-late).
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables (e.g., di, la).
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The 'thra' cluster is relatively stable and doesn't typically split.
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