thoracoplastities
Syllables
tho-ra-co-pla-sti-ties
Pronunciation
/tɔ.ʁa.kɔ.pla.sti.z/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
thoraco- + plast- + -ies
The word 'thoracoplasties' is divided into six syllables: tho-ra-co-pla-sti-ties. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word is a noun composed of a Greek-derived prefix, root, and a French plural suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Surgical operations to repair deformities of the chest wall.
Chest plastic surgeries
“Les thoracoplasties ont amélioré sa respiration.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ties', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
tho — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. co — Open syllable.. pla — Open syllable.. sti — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ties — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Final Consonant Syllabification
Final consonants, especially when stressed, often form a syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally, but does not affect syllable division.
- The 'pl' cluster is common and does not require separation.
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