anthrahydroquinone
Syllables
an-thra-hy-dro-qui-none
Pronunciation
/ˌænθrəˈhaɪdrəˌkɪnoʊn/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
anthr- + quinon- + -e
Anthrahydroquinone is a six-syllable noun (an-thra-hy-dro-qui-none) with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('dro'). It's a complex chemical compound formed from Greek and Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound derived from anthraquinone by the addition of hydrogen.
“Anthrahydroquinone is an important intermediate in the dye industry.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dro'). The stress pattern is ˌænθrəˈhaɪdrəˌkɪnoʊn.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. thra — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. dro — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. qui — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. none — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
Stress Placement
Stress is often determined by morphological structure and frequency of use.
- The consonant clusters /θr/ and /dr/ require careful articulation.
- Regional variations in vowel sounds may affect the precise phonetic realization.
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