hydroélectrique
Syllables
hy-dro-é-lec-tri-que
Pronunciation
/i.dʁɔ.e.lek.tʁik/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
hydro- + électr- + -ique
The word 'hydro-électrique' is divided into six syllables (hy-dro-é-lec-tri-que) based on vowel sounds. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from Greek and English roots with a French suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding initial consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or using the power of moving water to generate electricity.
Hydroelectric
“Une centrale hydro-électrique.”
“L'énergie hydro-électrique est renouvelable.”
syn:hydraulique
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('-rique'), as is typical in French.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. dro — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. é — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. lec — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus, consonant closure.. tri — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus, consonant closure.. que — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus, consonant closure.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters
French syllabification avoids starting a syllable with a consonant cluster whenever possible.
- The silent 'h' does not affect syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce unusual challenges.
- Liaison possibilities do not affect internal syllable division.
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