extraterrestre
Syllables
ex-tra-ter-res-tre
Pronunciation
/ɛk.stʁa.tɛʁ.ʁɛs.tʁə/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
extra- + terr- + -estre
The word 'extra-terrestre' is divided into five syllables: ex-tra-ter-res-tre. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's composed of a Latin prefix 'extra-', root 'terr-', and suffix '-estre'. Syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel-centric division and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('tre').
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ter — Open syllable.. res — Open syllable.. tre — Open, stressed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Pronounceable consonant clusters are kept intact within a syllable.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable.
- The '-str-' cluster is common and doesn't require special treatment.
- Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical role (adjective or noun).
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