streptomycines
The word 'streptomycines' is divided into five syllables: strep-to-my-ci-nes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('my'). It's a plural noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, referring to a class of antibiotics. Syllabification follows standard French rules, with considerations for the initial consonant cluster and final reduced vowel.
Definitions
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Antibiotics produced by *Streptomyces* bacteria.
Streptomycins
“Les streptomycines sont utilisées pour traiter la tuberculose.”
“Ce patient a reçu un traitement à base de streptomycines.”
syn:antibiotiques
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('my'), the penultimate syllable, according to the standard French stress pattern.
Syllables
strep — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable.. my — Open syllable, stressed.. ci — Closed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they adhere to the sonority hierarchy.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in French.
- The initial 'str' cluster is a common exception but is accepted in French.
- The final '-nes' is a typical plural marker and is often pronounced with a reduced vowel.
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