isopropylideneacetone
Syllables
is-o-pro-pyl-i-dene-a-ce-tone
Pronunciation
/ˌaɪsoʊproʊpɪˈdiːnˌeɪsiːtoʊn/
Stress
000101001
Morphemes
iso- + propyl + idene
Isopropylideneacetone is divided into nine syllables: is-o-pro-pyl-i-dene-a-ce-tone. The primary stress falls on 'diːn'. The word is a complex chemical name with Greek and propane-derived morphemes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-consonant divisions and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
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Isopropylideneacetone is an organic compound, a ketone with the formula (CH3)2C=CHCOCH3. It's a colorless liquid used as a chemical intermediate.
“Isopropylideneacetone is a key ingredient in the synthesis of certain fragrances.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('diːn'). The stress pattern is ˌaɪsoʊproʊpɪˈdiːnˌeɪsiːtoʊn.
Syllables
is — Open syllable, initial syllable.. o — Open syllable, vowel stands alone.. pro — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. pyl — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, vowel stands alone.. dene — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, vowel stands alone.. ce — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tone — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before a consonant cluster following a vowel.
Vowel Alone (V)
A single vowel typically forms its own syllable.
Maximize Onsets
Attempt to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
- The 'idene' portion could be considered a single syllable, but separation maintains consistency. The diphthong /aɪ/ is treated as a single vowel sound.
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