bactériologiste
Syllables
bac-té-rio-lo-giste
Pronunciation
/bak.te.ʁjo.lɔ.ʒist/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
bactério- + -log- + -iste
The word 'bactériologiste' is divided into five syllables: bac-té-rio-lo-giste. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo'). The word is composed of the prefix 'bactério-', the root '-log-', and the suffix '-iste'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person who studies bacteriology.
Bacteriologist
“Le bactériologiste a identifié la souche du virus.”
“Elle est devenue bactériologiste après ses études.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo').
Syllables
bac — Open syllable, initial consonant.. té — Closed syllable.. rio — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. lo — Open syllable, stressed.. giste — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables can end with a consonant sound.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in French.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant Rule
French avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.
- The uvular 'r' sound can vary in pronunciation but does not affect syllabification.
- The nasal vowel 'rio' requires consideration of vowel quality.
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