paradichlorobenzene
Syllables
pa-ra-di-chlor-o-ben-zene
Pronunciation
/ˌpær.əˌdaɪ.klɔːr.oʊˈbɛn.ziːn/
Stress
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Morphemes
para- + dichlorobenzene
Paradichlorobenzene is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on 'ben'. Syllable division follows VC and consonant cluster rules. It's a chemical compound used as an insecticide and moth repellent, composed of the prefix 'para-', the root 'dichlorobenzene', and no suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A white crystalline solid with a strong odor, used as an insecticide, moth repellent, and disinfectant.
“The room smelled strongly of paradichlorobenzene.”
“Paradichlorobenzene is effective at repelling moths.”
syn:mothballs
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('ben'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('pa').
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Diphthong syllable, unstressed.. chlor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. ben — Closed syllable, primary stress.. zene — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Diphthongs
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
- The word's length and complex structure can lead to pronunciation variations.
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