tératologiques
Syllables
té-ra-to-lo-gi-ques
Pronunciation
/te.ʁa.tɔ.lɔ.ʒik/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
téra- + -to- + -logiques
The word 'tératologiques' is divided into six syllables: té-ra-to-lo-gi-ques. Stress falls on the final syllable '-logiques'. It's morphologically complex, derived from Greek roots, and functions as an adjective. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to teratology, the study of birth defects and congenital abnormalities.
Teratological
“des anomalies tératologiques”
“une étude sur les effets tératologiques de certains médicaments”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-logiques', which receives primary stress. The preceding syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
té — Open syllable, stressed (weakly).. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. gi — Closed syllable, stressed (primary).
Word Parts
téra-
From Greek *teratos* (monster, prodigy). Forms part of the root relating to deformity.
-to-
Part of the Greek root *teratos*. Core meaning of 'monster' or 'deformity'.
-logiques
From Greek *logikos* via French. Adjectival suffix indicating 'relating to the study of'. Composed of *-logi-* (relating to logos, study) and *-que* (adjectival ending).
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters that are pronounceable as a unit (like 'tr') are not broken.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French words.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of the rules.
- The Greek origins of the morphemes influence pronunciation and syllabification.
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