Hyphenation offerrohydrocyanic

1. IPA Transcription: /ˌfɛroʊhaɪdroʊsaɪˈænɪk/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: ferro- (Latin, meaning "iron") - denotes the presence of iron.
• Root: hydrocyan- (Greek hydro- "water" + Greek kyanos "dark blue", referring to Prussian blue, a complex coordination compound containing iron) - refers to the cyanide component and its association with water-soluble forms.
• Suffix: -ic (Latin, adjectival suffix) - forms an adjective.

3. Stressed Syllables: The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: /ˌfɛroʊhaɪdroʊsaɪˈænɪk/. A secondary stress is present on the first syllable.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• fe- /fɛ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant. No exceptions.
• rro- /roʊ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by a consonant. The 'rr' is a rhotic consonant cluster, but is treated as a single onset.
• hy- /haɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Diphthong followed by a consonant.
• dro- /droʊ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.
• cy- /saɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Diphthong preceded by a consonant.
• an- /æn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by a consonant.
• ic /ɪk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant cluster.

5. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel Division: Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless they are easily separable due to pronunciation.
• Onset-Rime: Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
• Stress and Syllabification: Stress can influence syllable division, particularly in complex words.

6. Exceptions/Special Cases per Syllable:

• The 'rr' in 'rro-' is a potential exception, but is commonly treated as a single rhotic onset in US English.
• The diphthongs /aɪ/ and /oʊ/ are treated as single vowel sounds for syllabification purposes.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:

• The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowel sounds make it a complex case for syllabification.
• The compound nature of the word (combining Latin and Greek roots) can lead to variations in pronunciation and syllabification.

8. Grammatical Role and Syllabification Shifts:

• "Ferrohydrocyanic" primarily functions as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or containing ferrocyanides; containing iron and cyanide.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: Cyanide-containing, iron cyanide-related
• Antonyms: None readily applicable.
• Examples: "The solution contained a ferrohydrocyanic complex."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

• Some regional variations might slightly alter the vowel sounds (e.g., /ɛ/ vs. /æ/ in the first syllable), but the overall syllabification remains largely consistent.
• British English pronunciation might differ slightly, potentially affecting the vowel qualities and stress placement, but the core syllable division would likely remain similar.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• Photographic: pho-to-graph-ic (similar structure with multiple syllables and vowel-consonant alternation).
• Biochemical: bio-chem-i-cal (similar structure with prefixes and suffixes).
• Psychological: psy-cho-log-i-cal (similar structure with multiple syllables and vowel-consonant alternation).

The differences lie in the specific vowel and consonant combinations, but the general principle of dividing around vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters within syllables applies consistently. The length and complexity of "ferrohydrocyanic" are greater than the other words, leading to more syllables.