sulphoparaldehyde
Syllables
sul-pho-pa-ral-de-hyde
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌlfoʊpærəlˌdiːhaɪd/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
sulph- + opar- + -aldehyde
Sulphoparaldehyde is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from 'sulph-', 'opar-', and '-aldehyde'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters. It shares structural similarities with other aldehydes.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless, oily liquid with a pungent odor, used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
“Sulphoparaldehyde is a key component in the production of certain dyes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ral').
Syllables
sul — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. pho — Open syllable, diphthong.. pa — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. ral — Closed syllable, short vowel sound, stressed.. de — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. hyde — Closed syllable, diphthong.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
- The 'sulph' pronunciation variation (/sʌlpʰ/) does not affect syllabification.
- The word's length and complexity may lead to slight pronunciation variations.
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