psychothérapeutes
Syllables
psy-cho-thé-ra-peutes
Pronunciation
/psi.kɔ.te.ʁa.pøt/
Stress
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Morphemes
psycho- + thérapeute + -s
The word 'psychothérapeutes' is divided into five syllables: psy-cho-thé-ra-peutes. It's a plural noun with Greek origins, stressed on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster handling rules common in French.
Definitions
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Psychologists or psychotherapists (plural). Individuals trained to treat mental and emotional disorders.
Psychotherapists
“Les psychothérapeutes aident les patients à surmonter leurs problèmes.”
“Elle a consulté plusieurs psychothérapeutes avant de trouver celui qui lui convient.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-peutes', which is typical for French nouns. The stress is subtle, more a matter of prominence than a strong accent.
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cho — Open syllable, contains a rounded vowel.. thé — Open syllable, 'th' pronounced as /t/.. ra — Open syllable, contains a uvular fricative.. peutes — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a rounded vowel /ø/.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are complex.
Final Consonant Rule
A single consonant at the end of a syllable often belongs to the preceding syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are treated as separate syllables if they contain a vowel sound.
- The pronunciation of 'eu' as /ø/ is a key feature of French phonology.
- The silent 's' at the end doesn't affect the syllable division.
- The 'th' is pronounced as /t/ in standard French.
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