paradichlorbenzene
Syllables
pa-ra-di-chlor-ben-zene
Pronunciation
/ˌpærədaɪˌklɔːrəˈbɛnziːn/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
para- + dichlorobenzene
Paradichlorbenzene is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on 'ben' (/ˈbɛn/). It's composed of the prefix 'para-', the root 'dichlorobenzene', and no suffix. Syllabification follows vowel and onset-rime rules, with the 'chlor' cluster maintained due to stress. It's a chemical compound historically used as an insecticide.
Definitions
- 1
A colorless liquid aromatic hydrocarbon, C6H4Cl2, used as a solvent, insecticide, and chemical intermediate.
“Paradichlorbenzene was used extensively as a moth repellent in the past.”
“The chemical analysis identified traces of paradichlorbenzene in the sample.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ben'). Secondary stress falls on the second syllable ('di'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, secondary stress.. chlor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ben — Closed syllable, primary stress.. zene — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally split, but maintained in 'chlor' due to the following stressed syllable.
Stress-Timing Rule
Syllable duration is adjusted to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The 'chlor' syllable presents a potential ambiguity, but the stress pattern favors the given division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter the syllable structure.
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