naphthaleneacetic
Syllables
na-phthal-ene-a-ce-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnæfθəˈliːnæsɪˈtiːk/
Stress
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Morphemes
na + phthalene + acetic
Naphthaleneacetic is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable (ene). Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word based on vowel-consonant and vowel-to-vowel sequences. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a combining form, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or derived from naphthalene and acetic acid; a synthetic plant hormone used to promote root growth and prevent premature fruit drop.
N/A
“Naphthaleneacetic acid is commonly used in horticulture.”
“The cuttings were treated with a naphthaleneacetic solution.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('ene'), secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('ce').
Syllables
na — Open syllable, initial syllable. phthal — Closed syllable. ene — Open syllable. a — Open syllable. ce — Open syllable. tic — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before and after a consonant between two vowels.
Single Vowel
A single vowel typically forms its own syllable.
Vowel-to-Vowel
When two vowels are adjacent, they are usually separated into different syllables.
- The word's length and complex structure require careful application of the rules.
- The presence of the combining form 'naphtha-' and the suffix '-acetic' adds to the complexity.
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