thorakoplastie
Syllables
tho-ra-ko-plas-tie
Pronunciation
/tɔ.ʁa.kɔ.pla.sti/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
thoraco- + plast- + -ie
The word 'thoracoplastie' is a feminine noun of Greek and French origin. It is divided into five syllables: tho-ra-ko-plas-tie, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A surgical operation involving the chest wall, typically to correct deformities or provide access to internal organs.
Thoracoplasty
“Le patient a subi une thoracoplastie pour corriger sa déformation thoracique.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('tie') in standard French pronunciation.
Syllables
tho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ko — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. plas — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tie — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants attached to the nearest vowel.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences form a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
French avoids leaving consonants without a vowel in a syllable.
- The 'r' sound is a uvular fricative, typical of French pronunciation, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The word follows standard French syllabification rules without significant exceptions.
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