clorohydroquinone
Syllables
clo-ro-hy-dro-qui-no-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌklɔːroʊhaɪdroʊˈkwiːnoʊn/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
chloro- + hydroquinone
Chlorohydroquinone is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's composed of the 'chloro-' prefix, 'hydroquinone' root, and no suffix. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with diphthongs treated as single vowel sounds.
Definitions
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An organic compound with the chemical formula C₆H₃Cl(OH)₂.
“Chlorohydroquinone is used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('qui'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
clo — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. ro — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. dro — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. qui — Open syllable, long vowel.. no — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. ne — Open syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel + Consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The word's complexity stems from its chemical nomenclature.
- Pronunciation can be challenging for non-native speakers.
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