guanidopropionic
Syllables
gu-a-ni-do-pro-pi-o-nic
Pronunciation
/ˌɡwɑː.nɪ.doʊ.proʊ.paɪˈɒn.ɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
guanid(o)- + propionic- + -ic
The word 'guanidopropionic' is an adjective divided into eight syllables (gu-a-ni-do-pro-pi-o-nic) with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('do'). It's formed from the prefixes 'guanid(o)-' and root 'propionic-' and the suffix '-ic'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
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Relating to or containing both guanidine and propionic acid.
“guanidopropionic acid”
“guanidopropionic derivative”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('do').
Syllables
gu — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. ni — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. do — Open syllable, diphthong.. pro — Open syllable, diphthong.. pi — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. nic — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound typically forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonants at the beginning of a syllable are grouped together until a vowel is encountered.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Rule
Syllables are often divided before a consonant following a vowel.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
- The word's length and uncommon combination of morphemes make it a less typical example for syllabification.
- Minor variations in vowel pronunciation might occur depending on regional accents.
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