dimethyldiketone
Syllables
di-meth-yl-di-ke-tone
Pronunciation
/daɪˌmɛθɪlˌdaɪˈkiːtoʊn/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
di- + methyl + diketone
Dimethyldiketone is divided into six syllables: di-meth-yl-di-ke-tone. The primary stress falls on 'ke'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'di-', the root 'methyl', and the root 'diketone'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong formation.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound with the formula (CH3)2C2O2. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
“The analysis revealed the presence of dimethyldiketone in the sample.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('ke'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, diphthong.. meth — Closed syllable.. yl — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. di — Open syllable, diphthong.. ke — Open syllable, long vowel.. tone — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after the vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided after the vowel, creating a closed syllable.
Diphthong-Consonant (dC)
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable unit.
- The diphthong /aɪ/ influences syllable length.
- The compound nature of the word could potentially affect stress, but the observed stress pattern is consistent with similar compounds.
- Regional accents might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.