dichloordifenyltrichloretaan
Syllables
dich-loor-di-fe-nyl-tri-chlo-re-taan
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪxloːrdiːfəˌnɪltrɪˌxloːrɛˈtaːn/
Stress
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Morphemes
di- + chloor + ethaan
The word 'dichloordifenyltrichloorethaan' is a complex chemical name syllabified according to Dutch onset-rime principles. It's divided into nine syllables with primary stress on 'taan'. Its morphemic structure reveals its composition from Greek and Dutch roots denoting chlorine and ethane. The word is an exception due to its length and complexity.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless to white crystalline powder, formerly used as an insecticide.
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)
“Dichloordifenyltrichloorethaan werd vroeger veel gebruikt in de landbouw.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'taan'. Secondary stress on 'fenyl'.
Syllables
dich — Onset: /d/, Rime: /ɪx/, closed syllable. loor — Onset: /l/, Rime: /oːr/, closed syllable. di — Onset: /d/, Rime: /iː/, open syllable. fe — Onset: /f/, Rime: /ə/, open syllable. nyl — Onset: /n/, Rime: /ɪl/, closed syllable. tri — Onset: /tr/, Rime: /ɪ/, closed syllable. chlo — Onset: /xl/, Rime: /oː/, closed syllable. re — Onset: /r/, Rime: /ɛ/, open syllable. taan — Onset: /t/, Rime: /aːn/, closed syllable, stressed
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel Break
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within the onset or rime, unless they are easily separable.
- The word's length and complexity are exceptional for Dutch.
- Pronunciation can be challenging due to the long sequence of consonants and vowels.
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