thromboplastine
Syllables
throm-bo-pla-sti-ne
Pronunciation
/tʁɔ̃.bɔ.pla.stin/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
thrombo- + -plast- + -ine
The word 'thromboplastine' is divided into five syllables: throm-bo-pla-sti-ne. It's a noun of Greek origin, relating to blood coagulation. Stress is on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel sound principle and manages consonant clusters effectively.
Definitions
- 1
A complex protein involved in the initiation of blood coagulation.
Thromboplastin
“La thromboplastine est essentielle au processus de coagulation sanguine.”
Stress pattern
Stress is generally on the final syllable, but in longer words like this, it's often perceived as falling on the penultimate syllable, though it's relatively weak.
Syllables
throm — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. bo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. pla — Open syllable, consonant cluster-vowel.. sti — Open syllable, consonant cluster-vowel.. ne — Open syllable, consonant-vowel, silent 'e'
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Principle
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable contains at least one vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained as long as they are pronounceable as a unit within the syllable.
Final 'e' Rule
A final 'e' is generally silent but can influence the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.
- The 'th' cluster is not native to French but is treated as a single unit.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ requires careful consideration in syllable weight.
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