pyrophosphoriques
Syllables
py-ro-pho-s-pho-ri-ques
Pronunciation
/pi.ʁɔ.fɔs.fɔ.ʁik/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
pyro- + phosphor- + -ique-s
The word 'pyrophosphoriques' is syllabified as py-ro-pho-s-pho-ri-ques, with stress on the final syllable. It's built from the Greek prefixes 'pyro-' and root 'phosphor-', and the Latin suffix '-ique'. Syllable division follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or containing pyrophosphoric acid.
Pyrophosphoric
“Les sels pyrophosphoriques (Pyrophosphate salts).”
“L'acide pyrophosphorique est utilisé dans l'industrie. (Pyrophosphoric acid is used in industry.)”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('-ques') in standard French.
Syllables
py — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ro — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. pho — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. s — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. pho — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ques — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant at the end of the word.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
French generally avoids breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex.
Final Syllable
The final syllable is often closed, especially if it ends in a consonant.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- The uvular 'r' is a characteristic of standard French pronunciation.
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