stafilɔkɔsik
Syllables
sta-fi-lɔ-kɔ-si-k
Pronunciation
/sta.fi.lɔ.kɔ.si.k/
Stress
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Morphemes
staph- + cocci- + -iques
The word 'staphylococciques' is a French adjective derived from Greek roots. It is divided into six syllables: sta-fi-lɔ-kɔ-si-k, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and handles consonant clusters according to French phonological norms.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or caused by *Staphylococcus* bacteria.
Staphylococcal
“Les infections staphylococciques sont fréquentes dans les hôpitaux.”
“Une toxine staphylococcique.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-k'.
Syllables
sta — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. fi — Open syllable.. lɔ — Open syllable.. kɔ — Open syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. k — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are permitted but treated as a single unit unless separable by a vowel.
Final Syllable Stress
French generally stresses the final syllable of a word.
- The 'cc' cluster is pronounced as a single /k/ sound.
- The final '-ques' is a common adjectival ending and receives the stress.
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