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épistémologique

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
French
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6syllables

épistémologique

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

é-pis-té-mo-lo-gique

Pronunciation

/e.pis.te.mɔ.lɔ.ʒik/

Stress

010010

Morphemes

épi- + stem- + -té-mo-logique

The word 'épistémologique' is divided into six syllables: é-pis-té-mo-lo-gique. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, with the primary stress falling on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters where pronounceable.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to epistemology; relating to the theory of knowledge.

    Epistemological

    “Une approche épistémologique de la science.”

    syn:théoriquephilosophique
    ant:empirique

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').

Syllables

6
é/e/
pis/pis/
té/te/
mo/mɔ/
lo/lɔ/
gique/ʒik/

é — Closed syllable, initial syllable, carries initial stress.. pis — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. té — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. mo — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. lo — Open syllable, part of the root.. gique — Closed syllable, final syllable, receives primary stress.

Word Parts

pre

épi-

From Greek ἐπί (epí) meaning 'upon, over'. Intensifying prefix.

root

stem-

From Greek *stēma* (stēma) meaning 'thought, opinion'. Core meaning related to knowledge.

suf

-té-mo-logique

Combination of Latin *-tas* (nominalizing suffix), Greek connecting vowel *-mo-*, and Greek *logikós* (relating to logic/reason).

Similar Words

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Open Syllables

Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.

Vowel Hiatus

Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.

Penultimate Stress

Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in French words.

  • The initial 'é' is a closed syllable but carries initial prominence.
  • The 'ép-' prefix is treated as a single unit due to its common occurrence.
  • The consonant cluster '-logique' is maintained due to the pronunciation of the 'g'.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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