métaphysiquements
Syllables
mé-ta-phy-si-que-ments
Pronunciation
/me.ta.fi.zik.mɑ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
méta- + physique + -ique
The word 'métaphysiquements' is divided into six syllables: mé-ta-phy-si-que-ments. It's an adverb derived from 'métaphysique' with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, with considerations for the 'ph' digraph and silent final 's'.
Definitions
- 1
In a metaphysical manner; concerning metaphysics.
Metaphysically
“Il a analysé le problème métaphysiquements.”
“Les questions métaphysiquements sont souvent difficiles à résoudre.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('ments'), which is typical for French adverbs.
Syllables
mé — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. phy — Open syllable, 'ph' pronounced as /f/.. si — Open syllable.. que — Open syllable.. ments — Closed syllable, final 's' is silent and nasalizes the vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Rule
Syllable division occurs after a consonant sound when it is followed by a vowel sound.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs (like 'ph') are treated as single sound units.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- The final 's' is silent but affects the preceding vowel's nasalization.
- French generally avoids consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables, but 'ph' is treated as a single sound unit.
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