alkylbenziinsulfoneit
Syllables
al-kyl-ben-ziin-sul-fo-neit
Pronunciation
/ˈæl.kɪl.ben.ziːn.sʌl.foʊ.neɪt/
Stress
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Morphemes
alkyl + benzene + sulfonate
The word 'alkylbenzenesulfonate' is divided into seven syllables: al-kyl-ben-ziin-sul-fo-neit. Primary stress falls on 'ben'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows standard English (GB) rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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A salt or ester of alkylbenzenesulfonic acid, widely used as a surfactant (detergent).
“Sodium alkylbenzenesulfonate is a common ingredient in laundry detergents.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ben').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, initial syllable.. kyl — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. ben — Open syllable, onset maximization.. ziin — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. sul — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. fo — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. neit — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
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Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Dividing syllables based on vowel-consonant sequences.
- Potential for analyzing 'ben' and 'ziːn' as a single syllable, but the /z/ sound creates a natural division point.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly impact syllable division.
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