isoalantalactone
Syllables
i-so-a-lan-ta-lac-to-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌaɪsoʊˈæləntəˌlæktoʊn/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
iso- + alanto- + -lactone
Isoalantolactone is a four-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllable division follows VCV and CVC rules, accounting for consonant clusters and the prefix 'iso-'. It's a complex chemical term with Greek and Latin roots.
Definitions
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A sesquiterpene lactone found in various plants, including *Inula helenium*. It exhibits biological activity, including anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects.
“Research is ongoing to determine the therapeutic potential of isoalantolactone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('a-lan'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('i-so').
Syllables
i-so — Open syllable, diphthong. a-lan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, stressed. ta-lac — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. to-ne — Open syllable, diphthong
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VCV Rule
When a word has a vowel-consonant-vowel pattern, divide between the vowels.
CVC Rule
When a word has a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, divide after the vowel.
- Complex consonant clusters required careful consideration of pronunciation.
- The prefix 'iso-' is often pronounced as a single unit.
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