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Words with Root “benzene-” in English (US)
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benzene- German/Chemistry, ultimately from Greek, indicates benzene ring
alkylbenzenesulfonates
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al·kyl·ben·ze·ne·sul·fo·nates
/ˌæl.kɪlˌben.ziːn.sʌl.foʊ.neɪts/
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Alkylbenzenesulfonates is a complex noun with nine syllables (al-kyl-ben-ze-ne-sul-fo-nates). Primary stress falls on 'ben'. It's formed from Arabic, Greek, and Latin roots, functioning as a plural noun referring to a class of surfactants. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing pronounceability and morphemic boundaries.