dolichocéphales
Syllables
do-li-cho-cé-pha-les
Pronunciation
/dɔ.li.kɔ.sɛ.fal/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
dolo- + cephalo- + -s
The word 'dolichocéphales' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant cluster rules. It's a Greek-derived noun with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French phonological principles, prioritizing vowel-based division and maintaining consonant clusters where pronounceable.
Definitions
- 1
Individuals characterized by having a long, narrow skull.
Dolichocephals
“Les dolichocéphales sont un groupe ethnique caractérisé par la forme de leur crâne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-les'. A secondary stress may be present on the penultimate syllable 'cé'.
Syllables
do — Open syllable, initial syllable.. li — Open syllable, contains a high vowel.. cho — Closed syllable, contains the 'ch' cluster.. cé — Open syllable, accented 'é'.. pha — Closed syllable, contains the 'ph' cluster.. les — Closed syllable, final syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a natural vowel separation exists.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a word.
- The 'ph' cluster is pronounced as /f/ in French, influencing syllable structure.
- The 'ch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /ʃ/.
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