photoélectrique
Syllables
pho-to-é-lec-tri-que
Pronunciation
/fɔ.to.e.lek.tʁik/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
photo- + électr- + -ique
The word 'photoélectrique' is divided into six syllables: pho-to-é-lec-tri-que. Stress falls on the final syllable '-que'. It's a compound adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and final syllable stress.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the emission or detection of light due to the interaction with electricity.
Photoelectric
“Une cellule photoélectrique.”
“L'effet photoélectrique est important en physique.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-que', as is typical in French. The numbers represent the stress level for each syllable, with 0 being unstressed and 1 being primary stress.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. é — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. lec — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. tri — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. que — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant, and stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable. Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they interrupt the flow of vowel sounds.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable of a word in French.
- The 'électr' sequence requires careful consideration to ensure proper syllable division around the vowel 'e'.
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