paradichlorbenzol
Syllables
pa-ra-di-chlor-ben-zol
Pronunciation
/ˌpær.əˈdaɪ.klɔːrˌbɛn.zɒl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
para- + dichlorobenz- + -ol
The word 'paradichlorbenzol' is divided into six syllables: pa-ra-di-chlor-ben-zol. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). It's a noun composed of the prefix 'para-', the root 'dichlorobenz-', and the suffix '-ol'. Syllabification follows standard English rules for open and closed syllables, and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Paradichlorobenzene is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₄Cl₂. It is a white crystalline solid with a strong odor.
“Paradichlorbenzol is commonly used as a moth repellent.”
“The analysis revealed traces of paradichlorbenzol in the sample.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). The stress pattern is 001000, indicating unstressed-unstressed-stressed-unstressed-unstressed-unstressed.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable, often pronounced with a schwa.. ra — Open syllable, schwa sound common in unstressed syllables.. di — Syllable with a diphthong.. chlor — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster.. ben — Closed syllable.. zol — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
para-
Greek origin, meaning 'beside,' 'near,' or 'altered'. Alters the meaning of the root.
dichlorobenz-
Derived from 'dichloro-' meaning 'two chlorine atoms' and 'benz-' referring to benzene. Core meaning relating to the chemical structure.
-ol
Latin origin, indicating an alcohol. Indicates the presence of a hydroxyl group.
Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can occur within syllables, especially common ones.
- The 'chlor' syllable contains a consonant cluster, which is permissible in English. The initial syllables may be pronounced with a schwa sound by some speakers.
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