paranitrosophenol
Syllables
pa-ra-ni-tro-so-phe-nol
Pronunciation
/ˌpær.ə.naɪ.trəʊ.səʊˈfiː.nɒl/
Stress
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Morphemes
para- + nitroso- + -ol
The word 'paranitrosophenol' is divided into seven syllables: pa-ra-ni-tro-so-phe-nol. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tro'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'para-', the root 'nitroso-', and the suffix '-ol'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A yellow crystalline solid, C6H5NO3, used as a reagent in organic chemistry.
“The researcher used paranitrosophenol to identify the amine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tro'), typical for complex words.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ni — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong preceded by a consonant, primary stress.. so — Open syllable, diphthong preceded by a consonant.. phe — Open syllable, long vowel followed by a consonant.. nol — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) generally remain within the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable often form a closed syllable.
- The 'nitroso' portion presents a vowel cluster, but English allows for diphthongs within syllables.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
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