orthonitroaniline
Syllables
or-tho-ni-tro-a-ni-line
Pronunciation
/ˌɔrθoʊnaɪtroʊˈænɪˌliːn/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
ortho- + nitro- + aniline
Orthonitroaniline is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('tro'). It's formed from the prefixes 'ortho-' and 'nitro-' and the root 'aniline'. Syllabification follows the vowel-coda rule and diphthong rule, creating open syllables around each vowel sound.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound, a derivative of aniline with a nitro group in the ortho position.
“Orthonitroaniline is used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals.”
syn:2-Nitroaniline
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tro' in 'nitro'). The stress pattern is typical for complex chemical names.
Syllables
or — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tho — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ni — Open syllable, diphthong.. tro — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. a — Open syllable, vowel.. ni — Open syllable, diphthong.. line — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. If a vowel is followed by a consonant, it forms an open syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowel sounds combined in one syllable) generally form a single syllable unit.
- The word's complexity and chemical nomenclature origin can lead to slight pronunciation variations.
- The /θ/ sound in 'tho' can be a point of variation.
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