ureaformaldehyde
Syllables
u-re-a-form-al-de-hyde
Pronunciation
/ˌjuːriːə ˈfɔːrmældɪˌhaɪd/
Stress
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Morphemes
form + urea + aldehyde
The word 'urea-formaldehyde' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: u-re-a-form-al-de-hyde. Primary stress falls on 'form'. It's composed of the morphemes 'form-', 'urea', and '-aldehyde'. Syllabification follows vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules, accounting for the compound structure.
Definitions
- 1
A synthetic resin made from urea and formaldehyde, used as a strong adhesive, especially in plywood, particleboard, and molded plastics.
“The furniture was constructed using urea-formaldehyde.”
“Urea-formaldehyde emissions can be a concern in indoor air quality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('form'). Secondary stress is present on the fifth syllable ('de').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel sound. re — Open syllable, vowel sound. a — Open syllable, schwa sound. form — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant cluster. al — Open syllable, vowel sound. de — Open syllable, diphthong. hy — Open syllable, diphthong. de — Open syllable, vowel sound
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Any syllable beginning with a vowel sound is a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable by pronunciation.
- Compound word requiring consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Minor regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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