antituberkøleux
Syllables
an-ti-tu-ber-kø-leux
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.ti.ty.bɛʁ.kø.lø/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
anti- + tubercul- + -eux
The word 'antituberculeux' is divided into six syllables: an-ti-tu-ber-kø-leux. It follows the open syllable principle and avoids breaking consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word is an adjective of Latin origin, meaning 'antitubercular'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or used in the treatment or prevention of tuberculosis.
Antitubercular
“Un traitement antituberculeux.”
“Des médicaments antituberculeux.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-leux', following the typical French stress pattern.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ti — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tu — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ber — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. kø — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. leux — Open syllable, vowel nucleus, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus, and consonants are grouped around them.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables whenever possible, especially in learned vocabulary.
- The 'tb' consonant cluster is atypical but acceptable in words of Latin origin.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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