HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

anaphrodisiaques

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

5 syllables
16 characters
French
Enriched
5syllables

anaphrodizjak

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

a-na-phro-di-zjak

Pronunciation

/a.na.fʁɔ.di.zjak/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

ana- + phrodis- + -iaques

The French word 'anaphrodisiaques' is divided into five syllables: a-na-phro-di-zjak. It features a Greek-derived prefix and root, a French adjectival suffix, and stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.

Definitions

adjective/noun
  1. 1

    Substances or practices believed to diminish sexual desire.

    Aphrodisiacs (though the French word implies the opposite effect).

    “Ces médicaments ont des effets anaphrodisiaques.”

    syn:anti-aphrodisiaques
    ant:aphrodisiaques

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sia'). This is typical for French words ending in a schwa.

Syllables

5
a/a/
na/na/
phro/fʁɔ/
di/di/
zjak/zjak/

a — Open syllable, initial vowel.. na — Open syllable.. phro — Closed syllable.. di — Open syllable.. zjak — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

ana-

Greek origin, meaning 'back,' 'again,' or 'upon'. Reversal or intensification.

root

phrodis-

Greek origin, from *aphrodisios*, relating to Aphrodite. Core meaning related to desire or pleasure.

suf

-iaques

French suffix, derived from Greek *-iakos*, forming adjectives. Adjectival formation.

Similar Words

bi­bli­o­thè­quepsy­cho­lo­gi­quefan­tas­ti­que

Initial Vowel Rule

Syllables begin with vowels.

Vowel-Consonant Rule

A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Rule

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

  • The final '-es' can be silent, but the syllable division remains consistent.
  • The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
anaphrodisiaques(current)

Trending in French

Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.

Open AI Chat