scléroprotéines
Syllables
sclé-ro-pro-té-i-nes
Pronunciation
/sklɛ.ʁo.pʁɔ.te.in/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
scléro- + protéin- + -es
The word 'scléroprotéines' is a French noun composed of a Greek-derived prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word refers to a class of fibrous proteins and is commonly used in biological contexts.
Definitions
- 1
A class of simple, fibrous proteins that are insoluble in water and organic solvents, characterized by their structural role in animal tissues.
Scleroproteins
“Les scléroprotéines comme le collagène sont essentielles à la structure de la peau.”
“La kératine est une scléroprotéine importante dans les cheveux et les ongles.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-nes', which is the primary stressed syllable. All other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sclé — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ro — Open syllable.. pro — Open syllable.. té — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. nes — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken to create open syllables, typically after the first consonant.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress generally falls on the final syllable of a word.
- The uvular 'r' pronunciation is standard in many French dialects.
- The 'sc' and 'pr' consonant clusters are common and do not present significant issues.
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