penoxybenzamine
Syllables
pe-nox-y-benz-a-mine
Pronunciation
/ˌfiːnɒksiːbɛnzəˈmiːn/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
phenoxy- + benz- + -amine
Phenoxybenzamine is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'phenoxy-', the root 'benz-', and the suffix '-amine'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A beta-adrenergic blocking agent used to treat hypertension and angina pectoris.
“The patient was prescribed phenoxybenzamine to manage their high blood pressure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('a' in 'a-mine').
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, vowel sound initiates the syllable.. nox — Closed syllable, ending with a consonant cluster.. y — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. benz — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. a — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. mine — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns often form a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in -ine, stress often falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's complexity arises from its multiple morphemes and the combination of Greek and Latin roots.
- The pronunciation is relatively straightforward, following standard English phonological rules.
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