trifluorochloromethane
Syllables
tri-fluo-ro-chlo-ro-meth-ane
Pronunciation
/ˌtraɪˌfluːəroʊˌklɔːroʊˈmeɪθeɪn/
Stress
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Morphemes
tri- + chloro- + methane
Trifluorochloromethane is divided into seven syllables: tri-fluo-ro-chlo-ro-meth-ane. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a noun representing a chemical compound, and its syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-centric syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless, nonflammable gas used as a refrigerant and in the manufacture of polymers.
“Trifluorochloromethane is a potent greenhouse gas.”
syn:R-133a
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('meth').
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, onset cluster /tr/. fluo — Open syllable, onset cluster /fl/. ro — Open syllable. chlo — Open syllable, onset cluster /kl/. ro — Open syllable. meth — Open syllable. ane — Open syllable
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Each syllable attempts to include as many consonants as possible in the onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
- Compound word with technical origin; morphemic boundaries influence syllable division.
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