hydronitroprussic
Syllables
hy-dro-ni-tro-prus-sic
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪ.droʊ.naɪ.troʊ.prʌː.sɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
hydro- + pruss- + -ic
The word 'hydronitroprussic' is divided into six syllables (hy-dro-ni-tro-prus-sic) with primary stress on the third syllable from the end ('tro'). It's a complex adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or containing hydronitroprussic acid.
“Hydronitroprussic acid is used in certain medical tests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tro').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dro — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. tro — Open syllable.. prus — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. sic — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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