thermoélectrique
Syllables
the-rmo-é-lec-trique
Pronunciation
/tɛʁ.mo.e.lɛk.tʁik/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
thermo- + électr- + -ique
The word 'thermoélectrique' is divided into five syllables: the-rmo-é-lec-trique. It's an adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots with the stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules and handles consonant clusters appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the direct conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy, or vice versa.
Thermoelectric
“Une cellule thermoélectrique.”
“Les matériaux thermoélectriques sont utilisés pour la production d'énergie.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-rique', which is typical for French adjectives.
Syllables
the — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'ɛ'. rmo — Closed syllable, onset 'ʁm', vowel 'o'. é — Open syllable, vowel 'e'. lec — Closed syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'ɛ', coda 'k'. trique — Closed syllable, onset 'tʁ', vowel 'i', coda 'k'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally treated as part of the onset or coda of a syllable.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress falls on the final syllable in French adjectives.
- The 'r' sound is uvular in standard French.
- The 'é' vowel forms a closed syllable.
- The 'tr' cluster is a common onset in French.
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