supraterrestres
Syllables
su-pra-te-rres-tres
Pronunciation
/sy.pʁa.tɛʁ.ʁɛstʁ(ə)/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
supra- + terra- + -estres
The word 'supraterrestres' is divided into five syllables: su-pra-te-rres-tres. It's a plural masculine adjective of Latin origin, meaning 'extraterrestrial'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tres'). Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Situated or existing above the earth; extraterrestrial.
Extraterrestrial
“Les êtres supraterrestres”
“Des phénomènes supraterrestres”
ant:Terrestre
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tres'). While French generally stresses the final syllable, adjectives often have penultimate stress, especially in longer words.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel-final.. pra — Open syllable, vowel-final.. te — Open syllable, vowel-final.. rres — Closed syllable, consonant-final, contains a consonant cluster.. tres — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Final Syllables
French syllables generally end in vowels. This rule applies to 'su', 'pra', and 'te'.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex. This applies to 'rres'.
Consonant-Final Syllables
French syllables can end in consonants, especially after vowels. This applies to 'tres'.
- The 'r' sound is a key feature of French phonology and influences syllable weight.
- The schwa sound in the final syllable can be reduced or elided in casual speech, but it is still considered a syllable for analytical purposes.
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