superphosphates
The word 'superphosphates' is divided into four syllables: su-per-pho-sphates. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun composed of the prefix 'super-', the root 'phosph-', and the suffix '-ates'. Syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel-consonant division and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Salts of phosphoric acid containing calcium or ammonium, used as fertilizers.
Superphosphates
“Les superphosphates sont essentiels pour la croissance des plantes.”
“L'utilisation de superphosphates a augmenté les rendements agricoles.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ates'.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pho — Open syllable, 'ph' pronounced as /f/.. sphates — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, final 's' often silent.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to begin a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Final Syllable Stress
French generally stresses the final syllable.
- Pronunciation of final 's' can vary with liaison.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- Word is a borrowing and may have slight pronunciation variations.
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