chlorophylienne
Syllables
chlo-ro-phy-li-enne
Pronunciation
/klɔ.ʁɔ.fi.jɛn/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
chloro- + phyll- + -ienne
The word 'chlorophyllienne' is divided into four syllables: chlo-ro-phy-li-enne. Stress falls on the final syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Greek origins for the prefix and root. Syllable division follows standard French rules of maximizing onsets and handling vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling chlorophyll.
Chlorophyllian
“Une algue chlorophyllienne (A chlorophyllian algae).”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ienne', which is typical for French adjectives.
Syllables
chlo — Open syllable, onset 'chl', rime 'o'. ro — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'o'. phy — Open syllable, onset 'ph', rime 'y'. li — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ien'
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on maximizing onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning of a syllable) and minimizing consonant clusters within rimes.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Vowel sequences are often broken down into separate syllables, especially when they create distinct vowel sounds.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/ in French.
- The 'ien' ending often creates a palatalized sound.
- The uvular 'r' pronunciation may vary regionally.
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