phenanthrenequinone
Syllables
phe-nan-threne-qui-none
Pronunciation
/ˌfɛnænθriːnˈkwiːnoʊn/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
phen- + anthrene + -quinone
Phenanthrenequinone is a complex noun divided into five syllables: phe-nan-threne-qui-none. Primary stress falls on 'qui'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) onset-rime rules, but the word's length and unusual morphemic structure present some challenges.
Definitions
- 1
A polycyclic aromatic quinone.
“Phenanthrenequinone is used in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('qui'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the other syllables.
Syllables
phe — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'ɛ'. nan — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'æ'. threne — Closed syllable, onset 'θr', rime 'iːn'. qui — Open syllable, onset 'kw', rime 'iː', primary stress. none — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'oʊn
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Rule
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- The word's length and complex morphemic structure make it an exception to simpler syllabification patterns.
- Potential minor vowel variations depending on regional accents.
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