antirachitiques
Syllables
an-ti-ra-chi-tiques
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.ti.ʁa.ʃi.tik/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
anti- + rachit- + -iques
The word 'antirachitiques' is divided into five syllables: an-ti-ra-chi-tiques. It's an adjective with Latin and Greek roots, meaning 'anti-ricketic'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or used to treat rickets; anti-ricketic.
Anti-ricketic
“Des médicaments antirachitiques (Anti-ricketic medications).”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-tiques', typical of French adjectives. A weaker secondary stress may be present on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, begins with a vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, ends with a consonant.. ra — Open syllable, begins with a consonant and vowel.. chi — Closed syllable, ends with a consonant.. tiques — Closed syllable, ends with a consonant. Final 'es' often silent.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable. Consonants following vowels typically close the syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
French syllabification avoids leaving consonants without a following vowel.
- The final '-es' is often silent in casual speech but remains part of the syllable.
- The uvular 'r' sound doesn't affect syllabification but is a key phonetic feature.
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