paradichlorobenzol
Syllables
pa-ra-di-chlor-o-ben-zol
Pronunciation
/ˌpær.ə.daɪ.klɔːr.oʊ.bɛn.zɔl/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
para- + dichlorobenzol
Paradichlorobenzol is divided into seven syllables: pa-ra-di-chlor-o-ben-zol. The primary stress falls on 'di'. The word is a chemical noun composed of the prefix 'para-', the root 'dichlorobenzol', and no separable suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and respecting VCC patterns.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound with the formula C₆H₄Cl₂. A white solid with a strong odor.
“Paradichlorobenzol is commonly used as a moth repellent.”
“The chemical analysis revealed the presence of paradichlorobenzol in the sample.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di') due to the presence of the diphthong /aɪ/ and its prominence within the compound.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. chlor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. ben — Open syllable, unstressed.. zol — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided after the first consonant in a VCC pattern (e.g., 'ben-zol').
Maximizing Onsets
Syllables prefer to begin with a consonant sound (onset), influencing the division between 'di' and 'chlor'.
Prefix Division
Prefixes are generally separated into their own syllables (e.g., 'pa-ra').
- The compound nature of the word and its technical origin require careful consideration.
- Slight regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.