métaphoriquement
Syllables
mé-ta-pho-ri-que-ment
Pronunciation
/me.ta.fɔ.ʁi.kə.mɑ̃/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
mét- + aphor- + -iquement
The word 'métaphoriquement' is divided into six syllables: mé-ta-pho-ri-que-ment. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's an adverb formed from a Greek root with a Latin-derived suffix. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, avoiding stranded consonants, and adheres to the typical stress pattern for -ment adverbs.
Definitions
- 1
In a metaphorical manner; figuratively.
Metaphorically
“Il a interprété ses paroles métaphoriquement.”
“Elle a parlé métaphoriquement de ses sentiments.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri') in 'mé-ta-pho-ri-que-ment'. This is typical for French adverbs ending in -ment.
Syllables
mé — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a mid-front rounded vowel.. ta — Open syllable, contains a low back vowel.. pho — Open syllable, contains a mid-back rounded vowel.. ri — Closed syllable, contains a high front rounded vowel.. que — Open syllable, contains a mid-central vowel.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, adverbial suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally assigned to the syllable following the vowel, unless they initiate a new syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in -ment are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Liaison and elision can affect pronunciation but do not alter the underlying syllabic structure.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
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