anthropométries
Syllables
an-thro-po-mé-tri-es
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.tʁɔ.pɔ.me.tʁi/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
anthropo- + métrie- + -s
The word 'anthropométries' is divided into six syllables: an-thro-po-mé-tri-es. It is a feminine plural noun derived from Greek roots, meaning 'anthropometric measurements'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Measurements of the human body, especially for purposes of identification or classification.
Anthropometries
“Les anthropométries des athlètes ont été analysées.”
“Des études anthropométriques ont été menées sur la population.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-es'. There is a slight secondary stress on 'po' but it is not as prominent.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Initial syllable.. thro — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'tr'. Follows the vowel rule.. po — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Follows the vowel rule.. mé — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Follows the vowel rule.. tri — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'tr'. Follows the vowel rule.. es — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Final syllable, receives primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally built around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be easily separated by a vowel sound. The 'tr' cluster is maintained.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often receives primary stress in French.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of the rules.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in the first syllable is a characteristic feature of French and doesn't affect the syllabification process.
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