monoiodomethane
Syllables
mo-no-i-o-do-meth-ane
Pronunciation
/ˌmɒnoʊˌaɪoʊdoʊˈmeɪθeɪn/
Stress
0101011
Morphemes
mono- + iodo- + -methane
Mono-iodomethane is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the final syllable ('ane'). It's formed from the prefix 'mono-', the root 'iodo-', and the suffix '-methane'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and prefix/suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3I.
“Mono-iodomethane is a useful reagent in organic synthesis.”
“The reaction involved the use of mono-iodomethane as a methylating agent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ane'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. no — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. i — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. o — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. do — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. meth — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and a consonant cluster.. ane — Open syllable, final syllable, receives primary stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept within the same syllable.
- The word's complexity stems from its chemical nomenclature.
- Pronunciation of 'iodo' can have slight variations, but syllabification remains consistent.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.