exanthématiques
Syllables
ex-an-thé-ma-tiques
Pronunciation
/ɛɡ.zɑ̃.te.ma.tik/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ex- + anth- + -thématiques
The word 'exanthématiques' is a plural noun divided into five syllables: ex-an-thé-ma-tiques. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('thé'). It's composed of a Latin prefix 'ex-', a Greek root 'anth-', and a Greek suffix '-thématiques'. Syllable division follows standard French rules of open and closed syllables, with allowance for the initial /gz/ consonant cluster.
Definitions
- 1
A general term for skin eruptions or rashes, often associated with infectious diseases.
Exanthems, skin eruptions, rashes
“Les exanthématiques peuvent être un signe de rougeole.”
“Le médecin a examiné les exanthématiques sur les bras de l'enfant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('thé').
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. an — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. thé — Closed, stressed syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. tiques — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally tolerated, especially at the beginning of a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the last syllable, but can be influenced by vowel quality and syllable structure.
- The initial /gz/ cluster is an accepted, though relatively uncommon, initial consonant cluster in French.
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