cyklotɾɪmetylenetɾɪnitramins
Syllables
cyk-lo-tɾɪ-me-ty-len-e-tɾɪ-ni-tra-mins
Pronunciation
/sʏkloˌtɾɪmɛtʏlɛnɛˌtɾɪnɪtɾaˈmiːns/
Stress
0000000011
Morphemes
cyclo- + trimetylen- + -etrinitramins
The word 'cyclotrimetylenetrinitramins' is divided into ten syllables based on Swedish phonological rules, primarily the sonority sequencing principle and onset-rime structure. The primary stress falls on the final syllable. The dentalization of /t/ between vowels is a key feature of the pronunciation. It is a noun referring to the explosive RDX.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('-mins'). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound words.
Syllables
cyklo — Open syllable, CV structure.. tɾɪ — Open syllable, CV structure, dentalization of /t/.. me — Open syllable, CV structure.. ty — Open syllable, CV structure.. len — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. e — Open syllable, V structure.. tɾɪ — Open syllable, CV structure, dentalization of /t/.. ni — Open syllable, CV structure.. tra — Open syllable, CV structure, dentalization of /t/.. mins — Closed syllable, CVC structure, long vowel /iː/.
Word Parts
cyclo-
Greek origin, meaning 'circle' or 'ring', indicates cyclic structure.
trimetylen-
Combination of 'tri-' (three) and 'metylen-' (methylene group), refers to three methylene groups.
-etrinitramins
Combination of '-etri-' (three nitro groups) and '-amins' (amine derivative), indicates three nitro groups attached to an amine base.
Similar Words
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable nuclei are vowels, and consonants are grouped around them based on sonority.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into onsets (initial consonants) and rimes (vowel and following consonants).
Dentalization Rule
/t/ becomes /ɾ/ between vowels.
- The dentalization of /t/ to /ɾ/ between vowels can vary between speakers.
- The length of the final vowel /iː/ influences the stress pattern.
- The word's complexity as a chemical term may affect pronunciation.
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