australopithèque
Syllables
aus-tra-lo-pi-thè-que
Pronunciation
/o.stʁa.lo.pi.tɛk/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
australo- + pithèque + e
The word 'australopithèque' is divided into six syllables: aus-tra-lo-pi-thè-que. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pithè'). It's a noun of Latin and Greek origin, referring to an extinct hominin genus. Syllabification follows standard French rules, avoiding single intervocalic consonants and keeping consonant clusters intact.
Definitions
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An extinct genus of early hominins, considered a potential ancestor of modern humans.
Australopithecus
“L'australopithèque afarensis est célèbre grâce à Lucy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pithè'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
aus — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'str' with uvular 'r'.. lo — Open syllable, vowel sound.. pi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. thè — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'th'.. que — Open syllable, vowel sound with silent 'e'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
French avoids leaving a single consonant between two vowels.
- The 'th' cluster is uncommon in native French words but accepted due to scientific origin.
- The final 'e' is silent, a common feature of French orthography.
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