dimethylsulphoxide
Syllables
di-meth-yl-sul-phox-ide
Pronunciation
/daɪˌmɛθɪlˈsʌlfɒksaɪd/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
di- + sulph- + -oxide
Dimethylsulphoxide is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster preservation. Its morphemic structure reveals Greek and Latin origins, indicating its chemical composition.
Definitions
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A clear, colorless liquid with a slight odor, used as a polar aprotic solvent.
“Dimethylsulphoxide is commonly used in organic chemistry.”
“The drug was dissolved in dimethylsulphoxide for administration.”
syn:DMSO
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sul'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('di').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, initial syllable.. meth — Open syllable.. yl — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. sul — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. phox — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster.. ide — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables ending in vowels are generally considered open.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to the complexity of its syllabification.
- The '-phox-' cluster requires careful consideration to avoid incorrect division.
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