perchloromethane
Syllables
per-chloro-meth-ane
Pronunciation
/pɜːrˌklɔːroʊˈmeɪθeɪn/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
per- + chloro- + methane
Perchloromethane is divided into four syllables: per-chloro-meth-ane. Stress falls on the third syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'per-', the root 'chloro-', and the suffix 'methane'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless, volatile liquid used as a solvent and refrigerant.
“Perchloromethane is a potent greenhouse gas.”
“The experiment required a precise amount of perchloromethane.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('meth').
Syllables
per — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. chloro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. meth — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ane — Open syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Syllables are divided to create the largest possible consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (onsets).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by a consonant.
- Potential for 'r' reduction in non-rhotic accents.
- The 'ch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
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