anthropomorphi
Syllables
an-thro-po-mor-phi
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.tʁɔ.pɔʁ.mɔʁ.fik/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
anthropo- + morph- + -iques
The word 'anthropomorphiques' is divided into five syllables: an-thro-po-mor-phi. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's an adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning 'anthropomorphic'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Attributing human form or characteristics to non-human entities (gods, animals, objects).
Anthropomorphic
“Les dieux étaient souvent représentés de manière anthropomorphique.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mor'). This is typical for French words ending in a silent 'e'.
Syllables
an — Open syllable with a nasal vowel.. thro — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. po — Open syllable.. mor — Closed syllable with a uvular 'r'.. phi — Closed syllable, potential liaison with following vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French syllables are generally built around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are treated as a single onset or coda when possible, avoiding syllable breaks within the cluster.
- The 'thr' consonant cluster is relatively uncommon but accepted.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ is a standard feature of French phonology.
- Liaison is possible with the final 's' if followed by a vowel sound.
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