streptobacilles
Syllables
strep-to-ba-cil-les
Pronunciation
/stʁɛpto.ba.sil/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
strepto- + baci- + -lles
The word 'streptobacilles' is divided into five syllables: strep-to-ba-cil-les. It's a feminine plural noun with stress on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel sounds and consonant cluster handling. The morphemic breakdown reveals Greek and Latin origins related to bacterial morphology.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form of *streptobacille*, a type of bacterium characterized by its rod shape and tendency to form chains.
Streptobacilli
“Les streptobacilles sont responsables de certaines infections respiratoires.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-les', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
strep — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'str', vowel 'e'.. to — Open syllable, vowel 'o'.. ba — Open syllable, vowel 'a'.. cil — Closed syllable, vowel 'i', consonant 'l'.. les — Closed syllable, vowel 'e', consonant 's'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or disrupt pronunciation.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a word.
- The 'pt' cluster is a permissible initial cluster in French words of Greek origin.
- The final '-lles' is a standard feminine plural marker.
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