métallographique
Syllables
mé-ta-llo-gra-phique
Pronunciation
/me.ta.lo.ɡʁa.fik/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
métallo- + graph- + -ique
The word 'métallographique' is divided into five syllables: mé-ta-llo-gra-phique. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'métallo-', the root 'graph-', and the suffix '-ique'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or used in metallography, the microscopic examination of the structure of metals.
Metallographic
“Une analyse métallographique a révélé des défauts dans l'alliage.”
“Les échantillons ont été préparés pour un examen métallographique.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('-phique'), as is typical in French.
Syllables
mé — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ta — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. llo — Open syllable, liquid consonant followed by vowel.. gra — Open syllable, consonant-initial.. phique — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables begin with vowels.
Consonant-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables can end with consonants.
Avoid Stranded Consonants Rule
Consonant clusters are broken to avoid leaving single consonants between vowels.
- The 'll' combination requires careful syllabification to avoid illegal structures.
- Liaison is possible with the final syllable if followed by a vowel.
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