paléontologique
Syllables
pa-lé-on-to-lo-gi-que
Pronunciation
/pa.le.ɔ̃.tɔ.lɔ.ʒik/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
paléo- + -ont- + -ologique
“Paléontologique” is a French adjective meaning “paleontological.” It is divided into seven syllables: pa-lé-on-to-lo-gi-que, with stress on the penultimate syllable (-lo-). The word is derived from Greek roots and follows standard French syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to paleontology, the study of prehistoric life.
Paleontological
“Une recherche paléontologique.”
“Des découvertes paléontologiques importantes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (-lo-), a common pattern in French for words ending in -ique.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. lé — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. on — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-nasal vowel. to — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. lo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. gi — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. que — Open syllable, vowel-consonant
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels. This is the primary rule applied throughout the syllabification.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to pronounceability, prioritizing vowel sounds. Not heavily applicable in this word.
- The length of the word and the presence of the nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ could potentially lead to alternative interpretations, but the standard French syllabification rules consistently yield the division presented here.
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