électrocardiogramme
Syllables
é-lec-tro-car-dio-gram-me
Pronunciation
/e.lek.tʁo.kaʁ.di.ɔ.ɡʁam/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
électro- + cardio- + -gramme
The word 'électrocardiogramme' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant boundaries. It's a complex noun with Greek and Latin roots, primarily stressed on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel initiation and avoiding syllable-initial consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A graphical recording of the electrical activity of the heart.
Electrocardiogram
“Le médecin a analysé l'électrocardiogramme du patient.”
“Un électrocardiogramme anormal peut indiquer un problème cardiaque.”
syn:ECG
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-gramme'. A secondary stress may be present on the penultimate syllable '-dio'.
Syllables
é — Open syllable, initial vowel.. lec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster following vowel.. tro — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. car — Open syllable, initial vowel.. dio — Open syllable, vowel sequence.. gram — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.. me — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Initiation
Each vowel sound initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Boundary
A consonant following a vowel typically forms a syllable boundary.
- Potential variation in the 'cardio-' portion (car-dio vs. card-io).
- Liaison with following words can affect the pronunciation of the final 'me'.
- Slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible.
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