cinématographie
Syllables
ci-né-ma-to-gra-phie
Pronunciation
/si.ne.ma.to.ɡʁa.fi/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
ciné- + matograph- + -graphie
The word 'cinématographie' is divided into six syllables: ci-né-ma-to-gra-phie. It's a noun of Greek origin, meaning cinematography. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The art or technique of motion picture photography.
Cinematography
“La cinématographie de ce film est magnifique.”
“Il étudie la cinématographie à l'école de cinéma.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('phie').
Syllables
ci — Open syllable, initial syllable.. né — Closed syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable.. gra — Open syllable.. phie — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to begin a syllable unless it's the initial syllable.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often includes any remaining consonants.
- The 'é' sounds are closed syllables.
- The 'gr' cluster is a common exception to the rule against initial consonant clusters in a syllable.
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