hydroélectrique
Syllables
hy-dro-é-lec-tri-que
Pronunciation
/i.dʁɔ.e.lek.tʁik/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
hydro- + électr- + -ique
The word 'hydroélectrique' is divided into six syllables: hy-dro-é-lec-tri-que. It's a compound adjective with Greek and Latin roots, and stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster rules, typical of French phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the generation of electricity using the power of moving water.
Hydroelectric
“une centrale hydroélectrique”
“l'énergie hydroélectrique”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-rique', as is typical in French.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel onset.. dro — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. é — Open syllable, vowel onset.. lec — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. tri — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. que — Open syllable, consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they create an illegal syllable structure.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- The initial 'h' is silent and does not affect syllabification.
- Liaison is possible between 'électrique' and a following vowel sound.
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