anthropométrique
Syllables
an-thro-po-mé-tri-que
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.tʁɔ.pɔ.me.tʁik/
Stress
010100
Morphemes
anthropo- + -métrie + -ique
The word 'anthropométrique' is divided into six syllables: an-thro-po-mé-tri-que. It's an adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, relating to human body measurements. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules with consideration for consonant clusters and the 'ph' digraph.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the measurement of the human body.
Anthropometric
“des données anthropométriques”
“une étude anthropométrique”
ant:qualitative
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mé').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. thro — Closed syllable, contains the 'ph' digraph.. po — Open syllable.. mé — Open, stressed syllable.. tri — Closed syllable.. que — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally grouped within the same syllable.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced /f/, an exception to standard pronunciation rules.
- The final 'e' is silent but influences vowel pronunciation.
- Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in French adjectives.
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