takifilaksi
The word 'tachyphylaxies' is divided into five syllables: ta-ki-fi-la-ksi. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun of Greek origin meaning drug tolerance. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A diminished response to a drug after repeated administration.
Drug tolerance (specifically, a rapid form of tolerance).
“La tachyphylaxie peut rendre un traitement moins efficace.”
“Les médecins doivent surveiller les signes de tachyphylaxie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('phy-'). French stress is generally weaker than in English.
Syllables
ta — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ki — Closed syllable, contains the consonant 'k'. fi — Open syllable, vowel sound 'i'. la — Open syllable, vowel sound 'a'. ksi — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ks' closes the syllable
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Vowel-Centric
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Closure
Consonants generally close syllables, unless they form part of a pronounceable consonant cluster.
- The 'x' represents the /ks/ consonant cluster.
- The final 's' is silent and does not affect syllabification.
- Stress is relatively weak in French compared to English.
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