neurasthéniques
Syllables
neu-ras-thé-ni-ques
Pronunciation
/nø.ʁas.te.nik/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
neur- + asthén- + -iques
The word 'neurasthéniques' is an adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into five syllables: neu-ras-thé-ni-ques, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants, with the 'nr' cluster being a notable exception.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('thé'), as is typical in French when the final syllable contains a schwa or is silent.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. ras — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. thé — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ni — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. ques — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Consonant After Vowel
A consonant following a vowel usually begins a new syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable unless they are followed by a vowel.
- The 'nr' cluster is a permissible consonant cluster at the beginning of a syllable.
- The final 's' is silent in pronunciation but is included in the syllable for orthographic accuracy.
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