psychoanaleptique
Syllables
psy-cho-a-na-lep-ti-que
Pronunciation
/psi.ko.a.na.lɛp.tik/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
psycho- + analept- + -ique
The word 'psycho-analeptique' is an adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into seven syllables: psy-cho-a-na-lep-ti-que, with primary stress on 'lep'. Syllabification follows standard French rules, with exceptions for the initial 'ps' cluster and the potential for silent 'e' at the end.
Definitions
- 1
A substance or treatment that restores or revives the mind or spirit; a psychostimulant.
Psychorestoreative, psychostimulant.
“Un médicament psycho-analeptique.”
“Il a suivi un traitement psycho-analeptique.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lep').
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cho — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. na — Open syllable, single vowel.. lep — Closed syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable.. que — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Exception
Initial consonant clusters of Greek origin are maintained within a syllable.
Final Consonant Rule
A consonant at the end of a word typically forms a closed syllable.
- The 'ps' cluster is an exception to the typical French rule against initial consonant clusters.
- The final 'e' is often silent, but can be pronounced in liaison.
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