monochloroacetic
Syllables
mo-no-chlo-ro-a-ce-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌmɒnoʊˌklɔːroʊəˈsɛtɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
mono- + chloro- + -acetic
Monochloroacetic is divided into seven syllables: mo-no-chlo-ro-a-ce-tic. It's a compound word with Greek and Latin roots, functioning as an adjective or noun. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or containing one chlorine atom.
“monochloroacetic acid”
“a monochloroacetic compound”
- 1
A colorless, corrosive organic compound used as a chemical intermediate.
“The reaction involved monochloroacetic acid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ce'), following the rule for words ending in '-ic'.
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. no — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. chlo — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ro — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. a — Unstressed syllable, schwa.. ce — Closed syllable.. tic — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This rule is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable. Applied to 'chlo' and 'tic'.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ic'.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in the 'a' syllable is typical for unstressed syllables.
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