paraaminophenol
Syllables
pa-ra-a-mi-no-phe-nol
Pronunciation
/ˌpærəˌæmɪnoʊˈfiːnɒl/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
para- + amino- + -phenol
Para-aminophenol is a seven-syllable word (pa-ra-a-mi-no-phe-nol) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a chemical compound composed of the prefix 'para-', root 'amino-', and suffix '-phenol'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
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An organic compound with the chemical formula C6H7NO. It is a white to slightly pink crystalline solid.
“Para-aminophenol is a crucial intermediate in the production of paracetamol.”
“The analysis confirmed the presence of para-aminophenol in the sample.”
syn:p-Aminophenol
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('phe'), with secondary stress on the 'pa' syllable. Unstressed syllables are marked with '0'.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, vowel only.. mi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. no — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, diphthong.. phe — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, long vowel.. nol — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the vowel nucleus and any surrounding consonants.
Vowel-Only Syllable
Syllables consisting solely of a vowel sound are considered separate syllables.
Diphthong Resolution
Recognizing diphthongs as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
- Potential elision of 'para-' in very rapid speech.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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