claustrophobies
The word 'claustrophobies' is divided into four syllables: claus-tro-pho-bies. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word is composed of a Latin prefix, a Greek root, and a French suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding isolated consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Intense and irrational fear of confined spaces.
Claustrophobias
“Elle souffre de plusieurs claustrophobies, notamment dans les ascenseurs.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('bies') in standard French pronunciation.
Syllables
claus — Open syllable, vowel-final. Contains a consonant cluster at the beginning.. tro — Closed syllable, consonant-final. Contains a consonant cluster at the beginning.. pho — Open syllable, vowel-final.. bies — Closed syllable, consonant-final. Stressed syllable.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated after the vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Final Consonant Rule
A syllable can end in a consonant, creating a closed syllable.
- French avoids leaving a syllable with only a consonant, which is respected in this division.
- Liaison possibilities exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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