isopropylalcohol
Syllables
i-so-propyl-al-co-hol
Pronunciation
/ˌaɪ.soʊˈproʊ.pɪl ˈæl.kə.hɔl/
Stress
011010
Morphemes
iso- + propyl
Isopropyl alcohol is divided into six syllables: i-so-propyl-al-co-hol. Stress falls on the second syllable of each component word. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and the maximize onset rule, typical for US English. The word functions as a noun and is a compound of 'isopropyl' and 'alcohol'.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless, flammable liquid with a strong odor, used as a solvent, disinfectant, and cleaning agent.
“She cleaned the wound with isopropyl alcohol.”
“Isopropyl alcohol is commonly used to disinfect surfaces.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'isopropyl' (/ˈproʊ/) and the second syllable of 'alcohol' (/kə/). The first syllable of 'isopropyl' and the first and third syllables of 'alcohol' are unstressed.
Syllables
i — Open syllable, initial syllable.. so — Open syllable, unstressed.. propyl — Stressed syllable, containing a diphthong and a closed syllable.. al — Open syllable, initial syllable of 'alcohol'. co — Open syllable, unstressed.. hol — Closed syllable, final syllable of 'alcohol'
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound forms a syllable.
Maximize Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are broken to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
- Compound word structure, but internal syllable structure of each component remains consistent.
- Potential regional variations in vowel quality, but syllable division remains stable.
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