thermoplastique
Syllables
ther-mo-plas-tique
Pronunciation
/tɛʁ.mo.pla.stik/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
thermo- + plast- + -ique
The word 'thermoplastique' is divided into four syllables: ther-mo-plas-tique. The stress falls on the final syllable '-tique'. It's composed of the prefix 'thermo-', the root 'plast-', and the suffix '-ique'. Syllable division follows the rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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A material that becomes pliable or moldable above a specific temperature and solidifies again when cooled.
Thermoplastic
“Le plastique thermoplastique est facile à recycler.”
“Ce matériau est un thermoplastique.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-tique', typical for French adjectives and nouns ending in '-ique'.
Syllables
ther — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mo — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. plas — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. tique — Closed syllable, final consonant. Silent 'e' influences pronunciation but not syllable structure.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
French prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are often divided around vowels.
- The silent 'e' at the end of 'tique' doesn't affect the syllable division, but influences pronunciation and stress.
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