dimethylsulfoxide
Syllables
di-meth-yl-sul-fox-ide
Pronunciation
/daɪˌmɛθɪlˈsʌlfoʊˌksaɪd/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
di- + sulf- + -oxide
Dimethylsulfoxide is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows V-C-V rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and diphthongs. It's a complex word morphologically composed of prefixes, roots, and suffixes of Greek, German, and Latin origin.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless liquid with a slight garlic-like odor, used as a polar aprotic solvent.
“Dimethylsulfoxide is commonly used in pharmaceutical research.”
“The reaction was carried out in dimethylsulfoxide as a solvent.”
syn:DMSO
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sul'). Secondary stress is on the first syllable ('di').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, diphthong.. meth — Open syllable.. yl — Closed syllable.. sul — Open syllable.. fox — Open syllable, diphthong.. ide — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
V-C-V Rule
Vowels generally form syllables. When a vowel is surrounded by consonants, it typically forms a syllable between them.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up to form syllables, but not always.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of diphthongs also influences the syllable structure.
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