3 syllables: Hex, a, cenes. Stress on Hex.
HEK-suh-seenz
/ˈhɛk.sə.siːnz/
Hexacenes is pronounced HEK-suh-seenz (/ˈhɛk.sə.siːnz/). It has three syllables (Hex-a-cenes), with the stress on "Hex". Hexacenes is a specialized noun referring to a class of six-ring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It denotes compounds composed of six fused benzene rings, often relevant in organic chemistry and materials science. The term is used in technical literature and discussions of molecular structures and electronic properties.
nounHexacenes is a specialized noun referring to a class of six-ring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It denotes compounds composed of six fused benzene rings, often relevant in organic chemistry and materials science. The term is used in technical literature and discussions of molecular structures and electronic properties.
"The chemist synthesized a novel hexacene derivative with enhanced electron mobility."
"Researchers analyzed the hexacene crystal to study charge transport."
"Hexacenes have potential applications in organic semiconductors and photovoltaic devices."
Pronounce as /ˈhɛkˌæsɪnz/. Start with HELP you short ‘e’ in he-, stress the second syllable: HEK-a-senz. The final -ines rhymes with 'genes' or 'benzene' ending '-enes' can sound like '-eens' in fast technical speech. Think: Hek-ASS-ins (with a light schwa on the second syllable in some speakers). For precise IPA, use /ˈhɛkˌæsɪnz/ and listen to a tutorial for audio reference.
Common errors: (1) Misplacing stress by saying he-KA-senes; keep primary stress on the first syllable: HEK-; (2) Slurring -enes into ‘eens’ without the /z/ or nasal ending; ensure the final sound is /nz/ not /n/; (3) Vowel quality in ‘a’ as in 'cat' vs 'a' as in 'cat-eh' variations; keep between /æ/ and /eɪ/ lightly. Correct by practicing with minimal pairs and focusing on the final /nz/ cluster, concluding with a crisp z-nz release.
In US, UK, and AU, the word keeps /ˈhɛkˌæsɪnz/ but rhoticity affects surrounding vowels. US tends to pronounce /ɹ/ rounding in closely related terms; UK and AU typically maintain non-rhotic influences; the main difference is often vowel quality and fluency rather than core consonants: /ˈhɛkˌæsɪnz/ in all, with slight lengthening or sharpening of the /æ/ and a crisp /nz/ in careful speech.
Difficulty stems from the three-syllable structure and the final /nz/ cluster after a short /ɪ/ vowel. The secondary stress on the second syllable can confuse where to place emphasis in rapid speech, and the sequence /æ sɪnz/ challenges the mouth to maintain clear /s/ plus /z/ without devoicing. Practice by isolating each segment, then join them into a smooth three-syllable flow: /ˈhɛkˌæsɪnz/.
Does Hexacenes ever have a silent letter? Not in standard pronunciation; all syllables are voiced and pronounced: hex-a-ces-es? No—the correct is hex-a-cenes with three clear syllables; the -cenes ending is /nz/ final; the letter 'e' in -cenes acts as a morphological marker rather than silent. In practice, avoid adding extra vowels; keep /ˈhɛkˌæsɪnz/.
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Hexacene is built from Greek hex- ‘six’ and Latin acēnus from Greek akene ‘vine’ or ‘aromatic compound’ through scientific coinage. The suffix -cene is a standard term in chemistry for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ACenes) and denotes a family of fused benzene rings. The root acene traces to the early 19th-century concept of linear fused benzene chains used to describe polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; hexacene specifically refers to six linearly fused rings, following the naming pattern of naphene, anthracene, tetracene, pentacene, etc. The earliest explicit use of hexacene appears in mid-20th-century organic chemistry literature as researchers explored longer acenes for electronic properties. Over time, hexacenes became a recognized class within polyacenes, often discussed in the context of organic electronics and semiconductor research. The term is primarily used within highly technical texts rather than common parlance, reflecting its specialized function in describing molecular topology and material properties.
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