phosforèsence
The word 'phosphorescence' is divided into five syllables: pho-sfo-rè-sen-ce. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, meaning the emission of light. Syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and vowel peaks, with consideration for the /f/ pronunciation of 'ph' and the nasal vowel /ɑ̃/.
Definitions
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The emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation.
Phosphorescence
“La phosphorescence des champignons illuminait la forêt.”
“Le phénomène de phosphorescence est étudié en chimie.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('ce') according to French stress rules.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɔ/.. sfo — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /sf/, vowel sound /ɔ/.. rè — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɛ/.. sen — Nasal syllable, nasal vowel /ɑ̃/.. ce — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ə/.
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Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
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Consonants are generally attached to the following vowel.
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Consonant clusters are broken according to phonotactic constraints.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress falls on the final syllable in French.
- Pronunciation of 'ph' as /f/.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ requires specific transcription.
- Potential for liaison with following words.
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