rhinolaʁɛ̃ʒit
Syllables
rhi-no-la-ʁɛ̃-ʒit
Pronunciation
/ʁi.no.la.ʁɛ̃.ʒit/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
rhino- + laryng- + -ite
Rhinolaryngite is a French noun meaning rhinolaryngitis. It's syllabified as rhi-no-la-ʁɛ̃-ʒit, with stress on the final syllable. The word is composed of Greek-derived prefixes and suffixes indicating inflammation of the nose and larynx. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and maintains consonant clusters where pronounceable.
Definitions
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Inflammation of the nose and larynx
Rhinolaryngitis
“Elle souffre d'une rhinolaryngite aiguë.”
“Le médecin a diagnostiqué une rhinolaryngite.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('ʒit'), though it's relatively weak in French.
Syllables
rhi — Open syllable, onset 'ʁ', vowel 'i'. no — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'o'. la — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'a'. rɛ̃ — Closed syllable, onset 'ʁ', nasal vowel 'ɛ̃'. ʒit — Closed syllable, onset 'ʒ', vowel 'i'
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless separable by a vowel.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form a single syllable unit.
- The 'rh' cluster and nasal vowel require careful consideration, but follow standard French phonological rules.
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