phenylacetaldehyde
Syllables
phe-nyl-a-cet-al-de-hyde
Pronunciation
/ˌfenɪlˌæsɪtælˈdiːhaɪd/
Stress
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Morphemes
phenyl- + acet- + -aldehyde
Phenylacetaldehyde is a seven-syllable noun (phe-nyl-a-cet-al-de-hyde) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a chemical compound name built from Greek and Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard US English rules, splitting consonant clusters and prioritizing vowel sounds.
Definitions
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An organic compound with the formula C8H8O. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet, floral odor.
“Phenylacetaldehyde is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of phenylalanine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('diː'). Syllables 'phe', 'a', 'de' are unstressed.
Syllables
phe — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. nyl — Open syllable, final consonant. a — Open syllable, single vowel. cet — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. al — Open syllable. de — Open syllable. hyde — Closed syllable, diphthong
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Pattern
Consonants typically attach to the following vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often split, especially when they are complex.
Stress Influence
Stress can influence syllable boundaries, particularly in longer words.
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /f/.
- The sequence '-al' is separated due to the preceding consonant cluster 'cet'.
- The word's length and complexity require careful consideration of consonant clusters and vowel sequences.
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