paradichlorobenzol
Syllables
pa-ra-di-chlor-o-ben-zol
Pronunciation
/ˌpær.əˈdɪk.lɔːr.oʊˌbɛn.zɒl/
Stress
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Morphemes
para- + dichlorobenz- + -ol
Paradichlorobenzol is divided into seven syllables: pa-ra-di-chlor-o-ben-zol. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). The word is a noun composed of a Greek prefix, a combined root, and an English suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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An organic compound with the chemical formula C6H4Cl2. A white crystalline solid with a strong odor.
“Paradichlorobenzol is commonly used as a moth repellent.”
“The analysis revealed traces of paradichlorobenzol in the sample.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). The stress pattern is typical for compound words with Greek/Latin roots.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'a'. ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'a'. di — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'i'. chlor — Closed syllable, complex onset 'chl', rime 'or'. o — Open syllable, vowel nucleus. ben — Closed syllable, onset 'b', rime 'en'. zol — Closed syllable, onset 'z', rime 'ol'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are grouped together as part of the onset or rime, depending on the surrounding vowels.
- The 'chl' cluster is a relatively uncommon onset but is acceptable in borrowed words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɔː/ vs. /ɔːr/) may occur but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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