orthosympatique
Syllables
o-rtho-sym-pa-tique
Pronunciation
/ɔʁ.to.sɛ̃.pa.tik/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
ortho- + sympath- + -ique
The word 'orthosympathique' is divided into five syllables: o-rtho-sym-pa-tique. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word is composed of a Greek prefix 'ortho-', a Greek root 'sympath-', and a Latin suffix '-ique'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters and closing syllables with final consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Expressing or characterized by genuine sympathy; sincerely compassionate.
Sincerely sympathetic, genuinely compassionate.
“Elle a montré une attitude orthosympathique envers les victimes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, 'tique'.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r' remains with the vowel.. rtho — Closed syllable, consonant cluster maintained.. sym — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. pa — Open syllable.. tique — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they create an overly complex onset or coda.
Final Consonant Closure
A final consonant typically closes a syllable.
- The 'orth' cluster is a common feature in French words of Greek origin.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ is a typical feature of French phonology and doesn't affect syllabification.
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