électroencéphalogramme
Syllables
é-lec-tro-en-cé-pha-lo-gram-me
Pronunciation
/e.lɛk.tʁo.ɑ̃.se.fɑ.lo.ɡʁɑm/
Stress
000010010
Morphemes
électro- + encéphalo- + -gramme
The word 'électroencéphalogramme' is divided into nine syllables based on vowel sounds and permissible consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun of Greek origin, referring to a recording of brain activity. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A recording of electrical activity along the scalp.
Electroencephalogram
“Le médecin a demandé un électroencéphalogramme pour diagnostiquer l'épilepsie.”
syn:EEG
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-phalo-'), typical for French nouns ending in -e.
Syllables
é — Open syllable, initial vowel.. lec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster after vowel.. tro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster after vowel.. en — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. cé — Open syllable, initial vowel.. pha — Open syllable, initial vowel.. lo — Open syllable, initial vowel.. gram — Closed syllable, consonant cluster after vowel.. me — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Initiation
Every vowel sound initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Clustering
Consonants following a vowel belong to the next syllable unless they form a permissible cluster.
- The nasal vowel 'en' initiating a syllable is a standard French phonological feature.
- The consonant cluster 'str' is permissible in French and doesn't require syllable separation.
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