superfophate
The word 'superphosphate' is divided into four syllables: su-per-fo-phate. It consists of the prefix 'super-' and the root 'phosphate'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, with the final 'e' being silent.
Definitions
- 1
A salt of phosphoric acid, used as a fertilizer.
Superphosphate
“L'utilisation de superphosphate a augmenté le rendement des cultures.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-phate', which is typical for French words.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. per — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. fo — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. phate — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Final 'e' Rule
Final 'e' is generally silent and does not form a separate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'ph' as /f/ is a common exception in French.
- The final 'e' is silent, a standard feature of French orthography.
- The uvular 'r' sound can influence the preceding vowel quality.
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