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Words with Suffix “--ètes” in French
Browse French words ending with the suffix “--ètes”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--ètes French suffix denoting agents or those belonging to a group, from Greek -ητες (-etes).
porphyrogénètes
6 syllables15 letters
por·phy·ro·gé·nè·tes
/pɔʁ.fi.ʁɔ.ʒɛ.nɛt/
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The word 'porphyrogénètes' is a noun of Greek origin, divided into six syllables (por-phy-ro-gé-nè-tes) with stress on the fourth syllable ('gé'). It refers to members of the Byzantine imperial family born 'in the purple'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.