phosphorescents
Syllables
phos-pho-res-cents
Pronunciation
/fɔs.fɔ.ʁɛ.sɑ̃/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
phospho- + phor- + -rescents
The word 'phosphorescents' is divided into four syllables: phos-pho-res-cents. It is derived from Greek and Latin roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-initial and consonant-final rules, with the exception of 'ph' being pronounced as /f/. It functions as an adjective or noun, meaning 'phosphorescent'.
Definitions
- 1
Exhibiting or relating to phosphorescence; emitting light without heat.
Phosphorescent
“Les minéraux phosphorescents brillent dans l'obscurité.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable 'cents', typical of French words.
Syllables
phos — Open syllable, vowel-final, initial consonant cluster 'ph' pronounced as /f/.. pho — Open syllable, vowel-final.. res — Open syllable, vowel-final.. cents — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-initial Syllable
Each syllable begins with a vowel sound.
Consonant-final Syllable
The final syllable ends with a consonant sound.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
The 'ph' is treated as a single sound unit despite being two letters.
- Pronunciation of 'ph' as /f/ is an exception.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ requires specific articulation.
- Silent 's' at the end of the word is a common feature of French orthography.
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