stalagmɔmetʁi
Syllables
sta-la-gmɔ-me-tʁi
Pronunciation
/sta.la.ɡmɔ.me.tʁi/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
stalagmo- + stalagmo- + -métrie
The word 'stalagmométrie' is a noun of Greek origin, meaning the measurement of stalagmite growth. It is divided into five syllables: sta-la-gmɔ-me-tʁi, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('mé'). The syllabification follows standard French rules regarding open syllables, consonant clusters, vowel hiatus, and the final '-ie' ending.
Definitions
- 1
The measurement of the rate of growth of stalagmites.
Stalagmometry
“Les chercheurs ont utilisé la stalagmométrie pour dater les formations calcaires.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mé'). This is typical for French words ending in '-ie'.
Syllables
sta — Open syllable, initial syllable.. la — Open syllable.. gmɔ — Closed syllable with a velar nasal.. me — Open, stressed syllable.. tʁi — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open (e.g., 'sta-').
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex (e.g., 'gm-').
Vowel Hiatus
When two vowels are adjacent, they typically form separate syllables (e.g., 'mé-').
Final -ie
Words ending in '-ie' typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The syllabification is quite regular and follows standard French phonological rules.
- No significant regional variations are known for this word.
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