thermoluminesɑ̃s
Syllables
ther-mo-lu-mi-ne-sɑ̃s
Pronunciation
/tɛʁ.mɔ.ly.mi.nɛ.sɑ̃s/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
thermo- + luminesc- + -ences
The word 'thermoluminescences' is divided into six syllables (ther-mo-lu-mi-ne-sɑ̃s) based on French syllabification rules prioritizing vowel sounds. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word is a noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, referring to the emission of light from a radiated substance.
Definitions
- 1
The emission of light by a substance that has absorbed radiation.
Thermoluminescence
“L'analyse des thermoluminescences a révélé l'âge du pot.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the last syllable (/sɑ̃s/) in accordance with French stress patterns.
Syllables
ther — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mo — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. lu — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. mi — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ne — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. sɑ̃s — Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically formed around vowel sounds. Consonants are assigned to the adjacent syllable based on pronounceability.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
French syllabification avoids leaving consonants without a vowel sound.
- The uvular 'r' sound in French.
- The presence of nasal vowels (/ɑ̃/) which are characteristic of French phonology.
- The word's origin as a scientific term may influence pronunciation nuances.
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