paradichlorbenzol
Syllables
pa-ra-di-chlor-ben-zol
Pronunciation
/ˌpærədaɪˌklɔːrəˈbɛnzəl/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
para- + dichlor + -benzol
Paradichlorbenzol is a six-syllable noun divided as pa-ra-di-chlor-ben-zol, with primary stress on 'ben'. It's composed of the prefix 'para-', root 'dichlor', and suffix '-benzol'. The syllable division adheres to vowel and consonant cluster rules common in US English.
Definitions
- 1
A chemical compound, specifically an isomer of dichlorobenzene.
“The sample was identified as paradichlorbenzol using gas chromatography.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('ben'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('pa').
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. chlor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ben — Open syllable, primary stress.. zol — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Division Rule
Syllables are often divided around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, especially when they form a single morpheme.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The word's complexity arises from its chemical nomenclature.
- The syllable division reflects the morphemic structure and common pronunciation patterns in such compounds.
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