amygdalectomies
Syllables
a-myg-da-lec-to-mies
Pronunciation
/a.mi.ɡda.lɛk.tɔ.mi/
Stress
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Morphemes
a- + mygdale + -s
The word 'amygdalectomies' is divided into five syllables based on vowel nuclei. It's a noun of Greek origin, referring to tonsil removal. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The silent final 's' is a key phonetic feature.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of the tonsils
Tonsillectomies
“Le patient a subi des amygdalectomies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to') in standard French pronunciation. A secondary stress may be present on the antepenultimate syllable ('da').
Syllables
a-myg — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a', closed by 'm'. da-lec — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a', closed by 'c'. to-mies — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o', closed by 's' (silent)
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Closure Rule
Consonants typically close syllables, forming boundaries between vowel sounds.
- Silent final 's' does not affect syllable division but influences pronunciation.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation of the final 's'.
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