phosphorescentes
Syllables
phos-pho-res-cen-tes
Pronunciation
/fɔs.fɔ.ʁɛ.sɑ̃.təs/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
phospho- + res- + -escences
The word 'phosphorescentes' is divided into five syllables: phos-pho-res-cen-tes. It's an adjective of Latin and Greek origin, meaning 'phosphorescent'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Exhibiting phosphorescence; glowing in the dark.
Phosphorescent
“Les champignons phosphorescentes illuminaient la forêt.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tes', as is typical in French.
Syllables
phos — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. res — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. cen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tes — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless difficult to pronounce.
Intervocalic Consonant Rule
A consonant between two vowels forms a syllable with the following vowel.
- Pronunciation of 'ph' as /f/ is an exception.
- Voiced 's' between vowels.
- Silent final 's'.
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