nitroselyloses
Syllables
ni-tro-se-ly-lo-ses
Pronunciation
/ni.tʁo.sɛ.ly.lɔz/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
nitro- + cellulo- + -oses
The word 'nitrocelluloses' is divided into six syllables: ni-tro-se-ly-lo-ses. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun composed of the prefix 'nitro-', the root 'cellulo-', and the suffix '-oses'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and allowing consonant clusters in the onset.
Definitions
- 1
A class of explosive compounds formed by the nitration of cellulose.
Nitrocellulose
“La nitrocellulose est utilisée dans la fabrication de la poudre à canon.”
“Les nitrocelluloses sont des substances inflammables.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable '-ses' in French.
Syllables
ni — Open syllable, begins the word.. tro — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster /tʁ/.. se — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. ly — Open syllable, contains a semi-vowel /j/ (implied).. lo — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. ses — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on vowel sounds.
Consonant Clusters
French allows consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Initiation
Syllables are initiated by vowel sounds.
- The 'll' is pronounced as a single /l/ sound.
- The final 'es' is pronounced /z/ due to liaison possibilities.
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