anaphrodizjak
Syllables
a-na-phro-di-zjak
Pronunciation
/a.na.fʁɔ.di.zjak/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ana- + phrodis- + -iaque
The word 'anaphrodisiaque' is an adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into five syllables: a-na-phro-di-zjak, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants. The -ique ending influences stress and morphological function.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or causing a loss of sexual desire; aphrodisiac-inhibiting.
Aphrodisiac-inhibiting
“Ce médicament a un effet anaphrodisiaque.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('di'). While French stress is generally on the final syllable, adjectives ending in -ique often exhibit penultimate stress.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, vowel sound.. phro — Open syllable, vowel sound.. di — Open syllable, vowel sound.. zjak — Closed syllable, vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables begin with vowel sounds.
Consonant-Vowel Combination
Consonant-vowel sequences generally form a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The word's complex morphology and Greek/Latin origins influence its syllabification.
- The -ique ending is a common feature in French adjectives and dictates the stress pattern.
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