formaldehysulphoxylate
Syllables
for-mal-de-hy-sul-pho-xy-late
Pronunciation
/fɔːrˈmældɪˌhaɪdəsʌlfoʊksiːleɪt/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
formal- + aldehyde- + -sulphoxylate
The word 'formaldehydesulphoxylate' is divided into eight syllables based on English onset-rime principles, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('sul'). It's a complex noun formed from Latin, Germanic, and Greek roots and suffixes. Syllable division is consistent with similar words containing shared morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
A chemical compound formed by the reaction of formaldehyde with a sulphoxylate.
“The reaction yielded a significant amount of formaldehydesulphoxylate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sul').
Syllables
for — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. mal — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. de — Open syllable, consonant onset.. hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. sul — Closed syllable, primary stress.. pho — Open syllable, consonant onset.. xy — Closed syllable, complex onset.. late — Closed syllable, consonant onset.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word due to multiple morphemes.
- The 'xy' consonant cluster, though uncommon, is accepted in English.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.