succinylsulfathiazole
Syllables
suc-ci-nyl-sul-fa-thi-a-zo-le
Pronunciation
/sʌkˈsɪnɪlˌsʌlfəˌθaɪˈæzəʊl/
Stress
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Morphemes
succinyl- + sulfathiazol- + -e
Succinylsulfathiazole is a complex noun with nine syllables (suc-ci-nyl-sul-fa-thi-a-zo-le). Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sul'). The word's syllabification follows standard English rules, but its length and consonant clusters present challenges. It is a synthetic sulfonamide antibacterial drug.
Definitions
- 1
A synthetic sulfonamide antibacterial drug.
“Succinylsulfathiazole was used in the treatment of bacterial infections.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sul'). The final syllable ('le') also receives secondary stress, though it is less prominent.
Syllables
suc — Open syllable, short vowel.. ci — Closed syllable, short vowel.. nyl — Closed syllable, short vowel.. sul — Open syllable, short vowel.. fa — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. thi — Open syllable, diphthong.. a — Open syllable, short vowel.. zo — Open syllable, diphthong.. le — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
succinyl-
Latin origin, related to succinic acid; indicates the presence of a succinyl group.
sulfathiazol-
Combination of 'sulfa-' (sulfur) and 'thiazol-' (heterocyclic compound); core structure of the drug.
-e
English suffix; often used to modify pronunciation or indicate a chemical compound.
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Vowel-C-C Rule
A vowel followed by two consonants typically divides into syllables after the first consonant.
C-V-C Rule
A consonant-vowel-consonant sequence typically divides between the vowel and the second consonant.
Vowel Rule
Single vowels generally form their own syllable.
Final 'le' Rule
The syllable 'le' at the end of a word often forms its own syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it prone to mispronunciation.
- The 'th' digraph requires careful articulation.
- The stress pattern is crucial for distinguishing the word from similar compounds.
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