ornithologiques
Syllables
or-ni-tho-lo-gi-ques
Pronunciation
/ɔʁ.ni.tɔ.lɔ.ʒik/
Stress
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Morphemes
ornitho- + log- + -iques
The word 'ornithologiques' is divided into six syllables: or-ni-tho-lo-gi-ques. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning 'relating to the study of birds'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to ornithology; pertaining to the scientific study of birds.
Ornithological
“Les études ornithologiques sont essentielles.”
“Les observations ornithologiques ont révélé...”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo').
Syllables
or — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ni — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. tho — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. lo — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. gi — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. ques — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). Vowels generally form the nucleus of their own syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid stranded consonants.
Vowel Hiatus
Adjacent vowels are typically separated into different syllables.
- The 'rn' cluster is handled by linking the 'r' to the preceding vowel.
- Stress placement follows standard French rules, falling on the penultimate syllable.
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