diphenilaminechlorarsine
Syllables
di-phe-nil-a-mine-chlor-ar-sine
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪˌfɛnɪlˈæmɪnˌklɔrɑrˈsin/
Stress
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Morphemes
diphenyl- + amine + chlorarsine
Diphenylaminechlorarsine is a complex chemical compound name syllabified as di-phe-nil-a-mine-chlor-ar-sine, with primary stress on the 'ar' in 'arsine'. It's composed of multiple morphemes derived from Greek and Latin roots. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
An organoarsenic compound used as a riot control agent and a chemical warfare agent.
“Diphenylaminechlorarsine was deployed during the conflict to disperse protestors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ar' in 'arsine' (penultimate syllable). Secondary stress is present on 'di' and 'chlor'.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, vowel onset.. phe — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. nil — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. mine — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. chlor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ar — Open syllable, consonant onset.. sine — Closed syllable, consonant onset.
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