radiothérapeute
Syllables
ra-dio-thé-ra-peute
Pronunciation
/ʁa.djo.te.ʁa.pøt/
Stress
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Morphemes
radio- + théra- + -peute
The word 'radiothérapeute' is divided into five syllables: ra-dio-thé-ra-peute. It's a compound noun with Latin and Greek roots, and the primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A medical professional specializing in the treatment of diseases with radiation.
Radiotherapist
“Le radiothérapeute a expliqué le plan de traitement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra' in 'thé-ra-peute').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset consonant.. dio — Closed syllable, diphthong.. thé — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable, onset consonant.. peute — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-initial Syllable Rule
Every vowel sound begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- Compound word structure.
- Pronunciation of 'th' as /t/ in French.
- Potential for schwa reduction in 'radio' in rapid speech.
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