labɛ̃tɔdɔ̃ttes
Syllables
la-bɛ̃-tɔ-dɔ̃t-tes
Pronunciation
/la.bɛ̃.tɔ.dɔ̃t/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
labyrinth- + -odont- + -es
The word 'labyrinthodontes' is a French noun divided into five syllables: la-bɛ̃-tɔ-dɔ̃t-tes. It is derived from Greek roots relating to labyrinths and teeth. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Extinct order of primitive amphibians, characterized by labyrinthine infolding of the dentine in their teeth.
Labyrinthodonts
“Les labyrinthodontes étaient les premiers vertébrés terrestres.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tes', as is typical in French. The stress is primary and pronounced.
Syllables
la — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. bɛ̃ — Closed syllable with nasal vowel. Nasalization affects vowel quality.. tɔ — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. dɔ̃t — Closed syllable with nasal vowel and final consonant.. tes — Closed syllable, final syllable with stress.
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a single syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel.
Final Stress Rule
French generally stresses the final syllable of a word.
- Nasal vowels /ɛ̃/ and /ɔ̃/ require careful transcription and affect syllable weight.
- The word's technical nature limits the availability of synonyms and antonyms.
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