électrotechnique
Syllables
é-lec-tro-tech-ni-que
Pronunciation
/e.lɛk.tʁo.tɛk.nik/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
électro- + technique + -ique
The word 'électrotechnique' is divided into six syllables: é-lec-tro-tech-ni-que. Stress falls on the final syllable '-ique'. It's a compound noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, relating to electrical engineering. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the application of electrical principles to engineering.
Electrical engineering
“Elle étudie l'électrotechnique à l'université.”
“C'est un ingénieur en électrotechnique.”
syn:génie électrique
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ique', as is typical in French.
Syllables
é — Open syllable, stressed.. lec — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. tech — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ni — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily pronounceable separately.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- The 'électro-' prefix is treated as a single unit due to its common usage.
- The 'ct' cluster in 'technique' does not lead to syllable separation.
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