cinématographes
Syllables
ci-né-ma-to-gra-phes
Pronunciation
/si.ne.ma.to.ɡʁaf/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
ciné- + matograph- + -es
The word 'cinématographes' is divided into six syllables: ci-né-ma-to-gra-phes. It's a noun with Greek and Latin roots, meaning 'cinematographs'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the French rule of dividing before vowels and keeping consonant clusters intact.
Definitions
- 1
Machines for making motion pictures; filmmakers.
cinematographs
“Les cinématographes ont capturé des moments historiques.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma-to-gra-phes').
Syllables
ci — Open syllable, initial syllable.. né — Open syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. ma — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable.. gra — Open syllable.. phes — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable, especially at the end of a word.
- The final 'e' is silent.
- Nasal vowels are a characteristic feature of French phonology.
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