épiphénoménistes
Syllables
é-pi-phé-no-mé-nistes
Pronunciation
/e.pi.fe.no.me.nist/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
épi- + phénomène + -istes
The word 'épiphénoménistes' is a French noun meaning 'epiphenomenalists'. It is divided into six syllables: é-pi-phé-no-mé-nistes, with stress on the final syllable. It is composed of the prefix 'épi-', the root 'phénomène', and the suffix '-istes'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Adherents to the philosophical doctrine of epiphenomenalism.
Epiphenomenalists
“Les épiphénoménistes soutiennent que la conscience est un simple sous-produit de l'activité cérébrale.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-nistes'.
Syllables
é — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pi — Closed syllable.. phé — Open syllable, 'ph' pronounced as /f/.. no — Open syllable.. mé — Open syllable.. nistes — Closed syllable, suffix included.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel Sequence Rule
Consonant-vowel combinations typically form a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up based on sonority, but in this case, the final cluster remains intact.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- The final '-stes' suffix is a clear indicator of a noun plural.
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