aminoanthraquinone
Syllables
a-mi-no-an-thra-qui-no-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌæmɪnoʊænθrækjuɪnoʊn/
Stress
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Morphemes
amino + anthraquin + one
Aminoanthraquinone is divided into eight syllables: a-mi-no-an-thra-qui-no-ne. The primary stress falls on 'qui'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'amino', the root 'anthraquin', and the suffix 'one'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound, a derivative of anthraquinone, containing an amino group.
“Aminoanthraquinone is used as an intermediate in the production of dyes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('qui'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the last three are also unstressed.
Syllables
a-mi-no — Open syllable, unstressed-stressed-unstressed. Contains a diphthong.. an-thra — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa.. qui-no-ne — Stressed syllable, followed by two unstressed syllables. Contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'an' in 'anthraquin').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- The pronunciation of 'amino' can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
- The schwa sounds in unstressed syllables are common and expected.
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