Hyphenation ofchlorohydroquinone
Syllable Division:
chlor-o-hy-dro-qui-no-ne
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˌklɔːr.oʊ.haɪ.drəʊˈkwɪn.oʊn/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('qui'). Stress is influenced by morphological structure and general penultimate syllable stress tendencies.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset 'cl', vowel 'ɔː'
Open syllable, single vowel
Open syllable, diphthong
Open syllable, consonant cluster 'dr', vowel 'əʊ'
Closed syllable, onset 'kw', vowel 'ɪ'
Open syllable, vowel 'oʊ'
Open syllable, vowel 'əʊn'
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: chloro-
Greek origin, meaning 'greenish', related to chlorine. Indicates the presence of a chlorine atom.
Root: hydroquinone
hydro- (water) + quinone (organic compound). Core chemical structure.
Suffix:
None
A white crystalline organic compound used as a bleaching agent, disinfectant, and in photography.
Examples:
"Chlorohydroquinone is a key ingredient in some skin-lightening creams."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the 'chloro-' prefix, demonstrating consistent prefix syllabification.
Shares the 'hydro-' root, demonstrating consistent root syllabification.
Shares the 'quinone' root, demonstrating consistent root syllabification.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Maximize Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are broken to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open; syllables ending in a consonant sound are closed.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'ch' digraph is treated as a single onset.
Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (though /haɪ.drəʊ/ is preferred).
Regional variations in RP are minimal.
Summary:
Chlorohydroquinone is divided into seven syllables: chlor-o-hy-dro-qui-no-ne. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('qui'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the 'chloro-' prefix and the 'hydroquinone' root. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "chlorohydroquinone" (English (GB))
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "chlorohydroquinone" presents challenges due to its complex structure and multiple prefixes/suffixes. Pronunciation in GB English will follow standard Received Pronunciation (RP) tendencies, with a tendency towards a clear articulation of all consonants and vowels.
2. Syllable Division:
Following English syllable division rules, we prioritize vowel sounds as syllable nuclei. Consonant clusters are generally broken according to the principle of maximizing onsets (consonants at the beginning of a syllable).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: chloro- (Greek, meaning "greenish", related to chlorine). Morphological function: Indicates the presence of a chlorine atom.
- Root: hydroquinone (hydro- (Greek, meaning "water") + quinone (from quinone, a type of organic compound)). Morphological function: The core chemical structure.
- Suffix: None.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the third syllable: "qui". This is determined by the general rule that stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words of this length and complexity, but is influenced by the morphological structure.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˌklɔːr.oʊ.haɪ.drəʊˈkwɪn.oʊn/
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
- chlor-: /klɔːr/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). Potential exception: The 'ch' digraph is treated as a single onset.
- o-: /oʊ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- hy-: /haɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Diphthong constitutes a syllable.
- dro-: /ˈdrəʊ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant cluster.
- qui-: /ˈkwɪn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) at the end of the syllable.
- no-: /noʊ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- ne: /nəʊn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant.
7. Edge Case Review:
The 'hydro-' portion can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel /hɪdrəʊ/, but the full diphthong /haɪ.drəʊ/ is more common in formal pronunciation. The 'ch' digraph is a common exception, treated as a single phoneme.
8. Grammatical Role:
"Chlorohydroquinone" primarily functions as a noun (a chemical compound). Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's not inflected.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A white crystalline organic compound used as a bleaching agent, disinfectant, and in photography.
- Grammatical Category: Noun
- Synonyms: None common.
- Antonyms: None applicable.
- Examples: "Chlorohydroquinone is a key ingredient in some skin-lightening creams."
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in RP are minimal for this word. However, some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel sounds in unstressed syllables. American English pronunciation would likely differ in vowel quality and stress placement.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- chloroform: chlo-ro-form (3 syllables) - Similar 'chloro-' prefix, but different stress and syllable count.
- hydrochloric: hy-dro-chlo-ric (4 syllables) - Shares the 'hydro-' root, demonstrating consistent syllabification of that portion.
- quinone: qui-none (2 syllables) - Demonstrates the consistent syllabification of the 'quinone' portion.
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