hypothyroïdisme
Syllables
hy-po-thy-ro-ï-dis-me
Pronunciation
/ipɔtiʁɔidizm/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hypo- + thyro- + -oïde-isme
The word 'hypothyroïdisme' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant cluster rules. It's a noun of Greek origin, denoting a condition of insufficient thyroid hormone production. Stress falls on the final syllable, though it's relatively weak in French. Syllabification follows standard French patterns, similar to other medical terms with Greek and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
A condition characterized by insufficient thyroid hormone production.
Hypothyroidism
“Elle souffre d'hypothyroïdisme.”
“Le médecin a diagnostiqué un hypothyroïdisme.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('me'), although the stress is relatively weak in French compared to other languages.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial syllable.. po — Open syllable, contains a rounded vowel.. thy — Open syllable, contains a semi-vowel.. ro — Open syllable, contains a uvular 'r' sound.. ï — Closed syllable, contains a closed mid front vowel.. dis — Closed syllable, contains a voiced alveolar stop.. me — Open syllable, final syllable, receives primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
- The 'oïde' sequence is treated as a single unit.
- The 'i' in 'thyro' is a semi-vowel and is included in the preceding syllable.
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