tribromoacetaldehyde
Syllables
tri-bro-mo-a-ce-tal-de-hyde
Pronunciation
/ˌtraɪˌbroʊmoʊˌæsɪtælˈdiːhaɪd/
Stress
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Morphemes
tri- + acet- + -aldehyde
Tribromoacetaldehyde is syllabified into eight syllables: tri-bro-mo-a-ce-tal-de-hyde. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al-de-hyde'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'tri-', the roots 'bromo-' and 'acet-', and the suffix '-aldehyde'. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
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A colorless liquid organic compound with a pungent odor, used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
“Tribromoacetaldehyde is a key component in the production of certain pharmaceuticals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al-de-hyde'). The stress pattern is relatively consistent, with a slight emphasis on the initial 'tri-' prefix.
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, initial syllable. bro — Open syllable. mo — Open syllable. a — Open syllable. ce — Closed syllable. tal — Open syllable. de — Open syllable. hyde — Closed syllable
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
Consonant-Vowel Division
When a consonant is followed by a vowel, the syllable is typically divided before the vowel.
- The complex morphological structure with multiple prefixes and a suffix requires careful application of syllabification rules.
- The '-aldehyde' suffix is treated as a single unit due to its established morphological status.
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