orthobenzoquinone
Syllables
or-tho-ben-zo-qui-none
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːθoʊˌbɛnzoʊˈkɪnoʊn/
Stress
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Morphemes
ortho- + benzo- + -one
The word 'orthobenzoquinone' is divided into six syllables: or-tho-ben-zo-qui-none. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('qui'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'ortho-', the root 'benzo-', the root 'quin-', and the suffix '-one'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound with a quinone structure containing a benzene ring.
“orthobenzoquinone is used in the synthesis of various dyes and pharmaceuticals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('qui'). The stress pattern is influenced by the morphemic structure and typical stress placement in words of Greek/Latin origin.
Syllables
or — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tho — Closed syllable.. ben — Closed syllable.. zo — Open syllable.. qui — Closed, stressed syllable.. none — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. A syllable break occurs before a consonant following a vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable break occurs before the cluster.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Greek or Latin origin, but can be influenced by morphological structure.
- Stress placement on the fifth syllable is influenced by the morphemic structure.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects.
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