metanitroaniline
Syllables
me-ta-ni-tro-a-ni-li-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌmetənaɪtroʊˈænɪliːn/
Stress
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Morphemes
meta- + nitro- + -aniline
Metanitroaniline is syllabified as me-ta-ni-tro-a-ni-li-ne, with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. It's a complex noun composed of the prefixes 'meta-' and 'nitro-', and the suffix '-aniline'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, with penultimate stress applying to the final syllables.
Definitions
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An organic compound with the chemical formula C6H6N2O2, a yellow crystalline solid used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and other chemicals.
“The synthesis of metanitroaniline requires careful control of temperature and pressure.”
“Metanitroaniline is a key component in the manufacturing of certain azo dyes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('ni'), indicated by '1'. Secondary stress falls on the 'ni' syllable before 'tro', indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, secondary stress.. tro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, primary stress.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
meta-
Greek origin, meaning 'beyond,' 'after,' or 'changed'. Prefixes modify the meaning of the root.
nitro-
Latin origin (nitrum), indicating the presence of a nitro group (-NO2). Forms the core meaning of the compound.
-aniline
Derived from Arabic 'an-nīl' (indigo). Indicates an aromatic amine structure.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables, such as in 'ni-tro'.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound, ensuring a clear vowel nucleus.
Penultimate Stress
Applying the rule of stressing the second-to-last syllable in words ending in '-ine'.
- The 'nitro' sequence presents a potential syllabification ambiguity, but 'ni-tro' is preferred for phonological reasons.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
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