chorégraphiques
The word 'chorégraphiques' is a French adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots. It is divided into five syllables: cho-ré-gra-phi-ques, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules, with the final consonant forming its own syllable. The 'ph' digraph requires specific pronunciation knowledge.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to choreography; of or pertaining to dance composition.
Choreographic
“Les mouvements chorégraphiques étaient complexes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('ques') in French adjectives.
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. ré — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. phi — Closed syllable, consonant-final, unstressed.. ques — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables are formed around each vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they can be broken without altering pronunciation.
Final Consonant Rule
A final consonant typically forms its own syllable.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- Liaison with a following vowel could affect the pronunciation of the final 's'.
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