radiotélescope
Syllables
ra-di-o-té-les-co-pe
Pronunciation
/ʁadjo.te.lɛ.skɔp/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
radio- + téles- + -scope
The word 'radiotélescope' is divided into seven syllables: ra-di-o-té-les-co-pe. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('té'). It's a compound word with Latin and Greek roots, functioning as a noun. Syllabification follows standard French vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
An astronomical instrument used to detect radio waves from celestial objects.
Radio telescope
“Le radiotélescope a détecté une nouvelle source de signaux.”
“Les astronomes utilisent un radiotélescope pour étudier l'univers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('té').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. di — Syllable containing a diphthong.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. té — Open syllable, single vowel.. les — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. co — Open syllable, single vowel.. pe — Open syllable, schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single syllable.
Schwa Rule
Schwa vowels form their own syllables.
- The 'io' diphthong is treated as a single syllable.
- The final 'e' is a schwa and often silent.
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