otorinolaryngologiste
Syllables
o-to-ri-no-la-ryn-go-lo-giste
Pronunciation
/ɔ.tɔ.ʁi.no.la.ʁɛ̃.ɡɔ.lɔ.ʒist/
Stress
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Morphemes
oto-rhino-laryngo- + log + -iste
The word 'oto-rhino-laryngologiste' is a complex French noun composed of Greek prefixes and a French suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word refers to an otolaryngologist, a specialist in ear, nose, and throat diseases.
Definitions
- 1
A medical specialist who studies and treats diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
otolaryngologist
“Le médecin m'a recommandé de consulter un oto-rhino-laryngologiste.”
syn:ORL specialist
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-giste', as is typical in French.
Syllables
o-to — Open syllable followed by a vowel.. -to — Consonant followed by a vowel.. -ri — Consonant followed by a vowel.. -no — Consonant followed by a vowel.. -la — Open syllable.. -ryn — Nasal vowel followed by a consonant.. -go — Consonant followed by a vowel.. -lo — Open syllable.. -giste — Consonant cluster followed by a vowel, final 'e' often silent.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Nasal Vowel
Nasal vowels form a syllable on their own.
- The compound nature of the word.
- Potential for liaison with a following vowel sound.
- Nasal vowel syllabification can be nuanced.
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