prophylactiques
Syllables
pro-phy-lac-ti-ques
Pronunciation
/pʁɔ.fi.lak.tik/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
pro- + phylact- + -iques
The French word 'prophylactiques' (condoms) is divided into five syllables: pro-phy-lac-ti-ques. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Latin and Greek roots, with a French plural suffix. Syllabification follows vowel-after-consonant rules, accommodating consonant clusters and silent letters.
Definitions
- 1
Condoms; protective sheaths used during sexual intercourse.
Condoms
“Il a acheté des prophylactiques.”
“L'utilisation de prophylactiques est essentielle pour prévenir les maladies sexuellement transmissibles.”
syn:Préservatifs
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tiques'), though French stress is less prominent than in English.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. phy — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lac — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel sound.. ques — Open syllable, vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel After Consonant
Each vowel sound generally initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are followed by a vowel.
Final Silent Consonants
Silent consonants do not affect syllable division.
- The word's Latin and Greek origins contribute to its complex structure. The final 's' being silent is a standard feature of French orthography and doesn't impact syllabification.
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