athéroscléroses
Syllables
a-thé-ro-sclé-ro-ses
Pronunciation
/a.te.ʁɔ.sklɛ.ʁoz/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
athéro- + sclé- + -ses
The word 'athéroscléroses' is a six-syllable French noun with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters where pronounceable. It's a complex word of Greek origin, referring to a chronic arterial disease.
Definitions
- 1
A chronic disease characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of plaque.
Atherosclerosis
“Les athéroscléroses sont une cause majeure de maladies cardiovasculaires.”
“Le médecin a diagnostiqué des athéroscléroses chez le patient.”
syn:artériosclérose
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ses'. There is a slight secondary stress on the penultimate syllable 'ro', but it is much weaker.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, initial vowel.. thé — Closed syllable, containing the 'th' cluster pronounced as /t/.. ro — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. sclé — Closed syllable, containing the root 'sclé' and a consonant cluster.. ro — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. ses — Closed syllable, final syllable with primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separated by a vowel.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often contains the stress and any remaining consonants.
- The 'th' cluster is pronounced as /t/ in French.
- Multiple schwas ('é') require careful consideration based on established pronunciation.
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