pathologiquement
Syllables
pa-tho-lo-gi-que-ment
Pronunciation
/pa.tɔ.lɔ.ʒik.mɑ̃/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
patho- + logie + -quement
The adverb 'pathologiquement' is divided into six syllables (pa-tho-lo-gi-que-ment) with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel-nucleus formation and onset maximization, and the word is derived from Greek and Latin roots with a French adverbial suffix.
Definitions
- 1
In a pathological manner; relating to pathology.
Pathologically
“Il était pathologiquement obsédé par l'ordre.”
“Le patient a réagi pathologiquement au traitement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('que'), as the final syllable ('ment') contains a schwa-like vowel.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, onset consonant.. tho — Open syllable, onset consonant.. lo — Open syllable, onset consonant.. gi — Open syllable, onset consonant.. que — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are broken up to create the most possible onsets.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable if the final syllable contains a schwa.
- The 'g' in '-logiquement' is pronounced as /ʒ/.
- No significant regional variations in pronunciation or syllabification.
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