équipotentielles
Syllables
é-qui-po-ten-ti-el-les
Pronunciation
/e.ki.pɔ.tɑ̃.sjɛl/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
équi- + poten- + -tielles
The word 'équipotentielles' is syllabified into seven syllables: é-qui-po-ten-ti-el-les. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'équi-', the root 'poten-', and the suffix '-tielles'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing open syllables and prefix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Having equal potential; relating to equipotential lines.
Equipotential
“Les surfaces équipotentielles.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-les', which is typical for French adjectives. The stress is primary on the last syllable.
Syllables
é — Open syllable, onsetless.. qui — Open syllable, onset /k/, nucleus /i/.. po — Open syllable, onset /p/, nucleus /ɔ/.. ten — Closed syllable, onset /t/, nucleus /ɑ̃/ (nasal vowel).. ti — Open syllable, onset /t/, nucleus /i/.. el — Closed syllable, onset /ɛ/, nucleus /l/.. les — Closed syllable, onset /s/, nucleus /ɛ/.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Prefix Separation
Prefixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress generally falls on the final syllable.
- The 'équi-' prefix can have slight pronunciation variations, but the syllabification remains the same.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'potentielles' doesn't alter the syllable division rules.
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