parabenzoquinone
Syllables
pa-ra-ben-zo-qui-none
Pronunciation
/ˌpærəbɛnzoʊˈkwiːnoʊn/
Stress
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Morphemes
para- + benzo- + -quinone
Parabenzoquinone is a six-syllable word (pa-ra-ben-zo-qui-none) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun composed of the prefixes para- and root benzo- and suffix -quinone. Syllabification follows standard US English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
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An organic compound with the chemical formula C6H4O2, a derivative of benzene with two ketone groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms.
“Parabenzoquinone is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various dyes and pharmaceuticals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('qui-'). The first syllable is unstressed, and the final syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable. ra — Open syllable. ben — Closed syllable. zo — Closed syllable. qui — Closed syllable. none — Closed syllable, stressed
Word Parts
para-
Greek origin, meaning 'beside, near, similar to'. Alters the meaning of the root.
benzo-
From benzene, ultimately from Arabic 'banj' meaning 'gum'. Core meaning relating to a benzene ring.
-quinone
Derived from quinone, ultimately from Quechua 'kina' meaning 'bark'. Indicates a type of organic compound.
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially if followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel
When a consonant cluster precedes a vowel, the cluster typically remains within the onset of the syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowels and consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single unit.
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