prophylactique
The word 'prophylactique' is divided into four syllables (pro-phy-lac-tique) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's of Greek origin and follows standard French syllabification rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel-based nuclei.
Definitions
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lac'). The first, second and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, unstressed, initial syllable.. phy — Open syllable, unstressed.. lac — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tique — Closed syllable, unstressed, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Syllables are divided to begin with a consonant whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in French words ending in a closed syllable.
- The /pʁ/ initial cluster is common and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The final /ik/ is a common ending and doesn't trigger special rules.
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