ophtalmologique
Syllables
opht-al-mo-lo-gique
Pronunciation
/ɔftal.mɔ.lɔ.ʒik/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
ophtalm- + ophtalm- + -ologique
The word 'ophtalmologique' is divided into five syllables: opht-al-mo-lo-gique. It's an adjective derived from Greek roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters. The initial 'opht' cluster is treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to ophthalmology; pertaining to the eye or the study of the eye.
Ophthalmological
“Un examen ophtalmologique.”
“Des problèmes ophtalmologiques.”
syn:ophtalmique
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-gique', as is typical in French.
Syllables
opht — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. al — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. mo — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. lo — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. gique — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a word.
- The initial 'opht' cluster is treated as a single unit despite being unusual.
- The silent 'h' does not influence syllabification.
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