tétraplégiques
The word 'tétraplégiques' is divided into five syllables: té-tra-plé-gi-ques. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, with the primary stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster handling rules common in French.
Definitions
- 1
Affected by paralysis of all four limbs.
Tetraplegic(s)
“Les patients tétraplégiques nécessitent des soins spécialisés.”
“Il est devenu tétraplégique après un accident.”
ant:valide
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ques', with a secondary stress on '-lé-'. French stress is generally on the last syllable.
Syllables
té — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, contains a rhotic consonant.. plé — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. gi — Open syllable, contains a palatal consonant.. ques — Closed syllable, final syllable, primary stress, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be easily separated by a vowel sound.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often contains the stress and any trailing consonants.
- The word's length and the '-iques' suffix require careful consideration of stress placement.
- Liaison is possible in connected speech but doesn't affect the underlying syllabification.
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