benzophenanthrazine
Syllables
ben-zo-phen-an-thra-zine
Pronunciation
/ˌbɛn.zoʊ.fɛnˈæn.θrə.zin/
Stress
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Morphemes
benzo- + phenanthrene + -azine
Benzophenanthrazine is a complex chemical noun syllabified as ben-zo-phen-an-thra-zine, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('an'). It's morphologically composed of the 'benzo-' prefix, 'phenanthrene' root, and '-azine' suffix. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime rules, with potential minor variations in pronunciation of the '-anthra-' sequence.
Definitions
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A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C22H12N2. It is a derivative of phenanthrene with two benzene rings attached.
“Benzophenanthrazine is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('an'). This is due to a combination of word length and the vowel sequence 'an'.
Syllables
ben — Open syllable, initial syllable. zo — Open syllable, diphthong. phen — Closed syllable. an — Open syllable. thra — Open syllable. zine — Closed syllable, final syllable
Word Parts
benzo-
From benzene, ultimately from Arabic 'bayn' meaning 'fragrant'. Indicates the presence of a benzene ring.
phenanthrene
From Greek 'phainein' 'to shine' + 'anthrax' 'coal'. A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon.
-azine
From French 'azine', ultimately from Latin 'nitrogenium'. Indicates a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound containing nitrogen.
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the vowel nucleus and any preceding consonants (onset) and following consonants (rime).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a syllable contains a single vowel, it is typically divided after the vowel if followed by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) are generally kept within the same syllable.
- The '-anthra-' sequence could be considered a single unit by some speakers, but the standard syllabification maintains the separation for clarity.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters contribute to the complexity of its syllabification.
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