cyclomotoristes
Syllables
cy-clo-mo-to-ris-tes
Pronunciation
/sik.lo.mɔ.tɔ.ʁist/
Stress
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Morphemes
cyclo- + motor- + -istes
The word 'cyclomotoristes' is divided into six syllables: cy-clo-mo-to-ris-tes. It's a noun with a Greek-Latin etymology, featuring a prefix, root, and suffix. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
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People who ride motorcycles or mopeds.
Motorcyclists, moped riders
“Les cyclomotoristes doivent porter un casque.”
“La circulation des cyclomotoristes est réglementée en ville.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ris'). French stress is generally on the final syllable of a phrase or group, but in longer words, it tends to fall on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
cy — Open syllable. clo — Open syllable. mo — Open syllable. to — Open syllable. ris — Closed syllable. tes — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in longer words.
- The uvular 'r' sound in French can affect the perception of syllable boundaries, but doesn't alter the syllabification rules.
- The 'str' cluster is treated as a unit within a syllable.
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