paraaminobenzoic
Syllables
pa-ra-a-mi-no-ben-zo-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌpærəˌæmɪnoʊˌbɛnˈzoʊɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
para- + ben- + -zoic
The word 'paraaminobenzoic' is an eight-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('zo'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of dividing after consonants followed by vowels, maintaining diphthongs within syllables, and adhering to the stress pattern for words ending in '-ic'. It's a complex chemical term with Greek and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or containing para-aminobenzoic acid.
“Paraaminobenzoic acid is a component of sunscreen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zo'), following the typical stress pattern for words ending in '-ic'.
Syllables
pa — Open, unstressed syllable.. ra — Open, unstressed syllable.. a — Open, unstressed syllable.. mi — Closed, unstressed syllable.. no — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ben — Open, unstressed syllable.. zo — Closed, stressed syllable.. ic — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel After Consonant (V/C)
Syllables are often divided after a consonant that is followed by a vowel.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally stay within the same syllable.
Stress Placement Rule
English words ending in '-ic' typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- Schwa sounds (/ə/) are common in unstressed syllables and can be reduced or elided.
- Pronunciation of 'para-' can vary slightly (/pə/ vs. /pɑːrə/).
- The -zoic suffix generally maintains the penultimate stress.
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