hexanitrodiphenylamine
Syllables
hex-a-ni-tro-di-phen-yl-a-mine
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛksənaɪtroʊˌdɪfəˈnɪləmiːn/
Stress
000001001
Morphemes
hexa- + nitro- + -amine
Hexanitrodiphenylamine is divided into nine syllables: hex-a-ni-tro-di-phen-yl-a-mine. It's a complex noun with Greek and Latin roots, primarily stressed on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and prefix/suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound, a derivative of diphenylamine with six nitro groups attached. A powerful explosive.
“Hexanitrodiphenylamine was used in some early detonators.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('yl'), following the general English rule for words ending in '-ine'.
Syllables
hex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ni — Open syllable, diphthong.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong.. di — Open syllable, short vowel.. phen — Open syllable, short vowel.. yl — Open syllable, short vowel.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. mine — Open syllable, long vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., hex-a).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact (e.g., ni-tro).
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally kept as separate syllables (e.g., hexa-, -amine).
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple complex morphemes make it a challenging case for syllabification.
- The pronunciation of 'nitro' can vary slightly, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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