streptomycètes
Syllables
strep-to-my-cè-tes
Pronunciation
/stʁɛ.ptɔ.mi.sɛt/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
strepto- + myco- + -cètes
The word 'streptomycètes' is a French noun divided into five syllables: strep-to-my-cè-tes. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'cè'. It's composed of Greek roots indicating a twisted, fungal-like structure, and a suffix forming a plural noun. Syllable division follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters, while accounting for the final silent 's'.
Definitions
- 1
A genus of Gram-positive bacteria, some species of which produce antibiotics.
Streptomycetes
“Les streptomycètes sont utilisés dans la production de nombreux antibiotiques.”
“L'étude des streptomycètes révèle leur potentiel en biotechnologie.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'cè', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
strep — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable, vowel sound.. my — Open syllable, vowel sound.. cè — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tes — Closed syllable, final silent 's'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels, creating open syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Final Silent Consonant
Silent consonants at the end of a word do not create a separate syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most French nouns.
- The silent 's' at the end of the word influences the syllable division.
- The 'cè' syllable is a closed syllable, affecting its pronunciation.
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