monosacarides
Syllables
mon-o-sa-ca-ri-des
Pronunciation
/mɔ.nɔ.sa.ka.ʁid/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
mono- + sacchar- + -ides
The word 'monosaccharides' is divided into six syllables (mon-o-sa-ca-ri-des) following French syllabification rules based on vowel sounds. It is a noun of Greek origin, referring to simple sugars, with stress on the final syllable. The final 's' can be silent or pronounced.
Definitions
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Simple sugars, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose, that cannot be broken down into smaller carbohydrates by hydrolysis.
Sucres simples
“Les monosaccharides sont les éléments constitutifs des polysaccharides.”
“Le glucose est un monosaccharide important pour l'énergie.”
syn:glucides simplesant:polysaccharides
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('des'), although it is less pronounced than in some other languages.
Syllables
mon — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. o — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. sa — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. des — Closed syllable, final 's' often silent.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following vowels creating syllable breaks.
Nasal Vowel Consideration
Nasal vowels require consideration of the following consonant to maintain phonetic accuracy.
- The pronunciation of the final 's' is variable (silent or pronounced).
- The word is a borrowing and may exhibit slight variations in pronunciation compared to native French words.
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