alkylbenziinsulfoneits
Syllables
al-kyl-ben-ziin-sul-fo-neits
Pronunciation
/ˈæl.kɪl.ben.ziːn.sʌl.foʊ.neɪts/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
alkyl + benzene + sulfonates
The word 'alkylbenzenesulfonates' is divided into seven syllables: al-kyl-ben-ziin-sul-fo-neits. Primary stress falls on 'ziin'. The word is a noun comprised of a prefix, root, and suffix, functioning as a plural detergent compound. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Salts or esters of alkylbenzenesulfonic acids, used as synthetic detergents, wetting agents, and emulsifiers.
“Alkylbenzenesulfonates are commonly found in laundry detergents.”
“The wastewater contained high levels of alkylbenzenesulfonates.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ziin').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. kyl — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ben — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ziin — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, long vowel.. sul — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. fo — Open syllable, diphthong.. neits — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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