streptococique
Syllables
strep-to-co-ci-que
Pronunciation
/stʁɛp.tɔ.kɔ.sik/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
strepto- + coco- + -cique
The word 'streptococcique' is an adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into five syllables: strep-to-co-ci-que, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters and avoiding stranded consonants. It shares a similar syllable structure with other French adjectives ending in '-ique'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or caused by streptococci bacteria.
Streptococcal
“Une infection streptococcique.”
“Les symptômes sont d'origine streptococcique.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('-que') in standard French.
Syllables
strep — Open syllable, onset 'str', nucleus 'ɛp'. to — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ɔ'. co — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ɔ'. ci — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'i'. que — Closed syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'i', coda 'k'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French syllables are primarily built around vowel sounds.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables follow an onset-rime structure, with optional onsets and rimes.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets if they are phonotactically permissible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left without a vowel.
- The 'pt' cluster in 'strep' is a common initial cluster and doesn't require separation.
- The final '-ique' is a standard adjectival suffix and its syllabification is consistent.
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