achondroplasies
Syllables
a-chon-dro-pla-si-es
Pronunciation
/a.kɔ̃.dʁɔ.pla.zi/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
a- + chondro-plas- + -ies
The word 'achondroplasies' is divided into six syllables: a-chon-dro-pla-si-es. It follows French syllabification rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining pronounceable consonant clusters. The stress falls on the final syllable. The word is a feminine plural noun of Greek and French origin, referring to a genetic disorder causing dwarfism.
Definitions
- 1
A genetic disorder characterized by dwarfism, specifically a disproportionately short stature with normal head size and trunk, and short limbs.
Achondroplasia (plural)
“Les achondroplasies sont des troubles génétiques rares.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-es' as is typical in French.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, initiated by a vowel.. chon — Closed syllable with a nasal vowel. 'n' remains with the vowel.. dro — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster 'dr'.. pla — Closed syllable, initiated by a vowel.. si — Closed syllable, initiated by a vowel.. es — Closed syllable, final consonant forming a syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel initiates a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they are pronounceable.
Final Consonant Rule
Final consonant(s) often form a syllable, especially in plural forms.
- The 'chr' consonant cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ influences the syllabification.
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