methylethylacetic
Syllables
meth-yl-e-thyl-a-cet-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛθɪlˈɛθɪl.əˈsɛtɪk/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
methyl- + ethyl- + -acetic
Methylethylacetic is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable from the end. It's formed from the prefixes 'methyl-' and 'ethyl-' attached to the suffix '-acetic'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or containing both methyl and ethyl groups attached to an acetic acid molecule.
“Methylethylacetic acid is used in certain industrial processes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('e' in 'ethyl').
Syllables
meth — Open syllable, initial syllable.. yl — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. thyl — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. cet — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ic — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally grouped with the following vowel.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
- The word is relatively regular in its syllabification. No major exceptions were encountered.
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