thromboplastines
Syllables
throm-bo-pla-sti-nes
Pronunciation
/tʁɔ̃.bɔ.pla.stin/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
thrombo- + plast- + -ines
The word 'thromboplastines' is divided into five syllables based on vowel nuclei and permissible consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a feminine plural noun of Greek and Latin origin, relating to blood coagulation. Syllabification is consistent with standard French phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Substances present in tissues that initiate blood coagulation.
Thromboplastins
“Les thromboplastines jouent un rôle essentiel dans la coagulation sanguine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the final syllable ('nes'), with a weaker secondary stress on 'pla'.
Syllables
throm — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. bo — Open syllable, simple onset.. pla — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. sti — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nes — Open syllable, final silent 's'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
French allows consonant clusters at the beginning and within syllables, as long as a vowel nucleus is present.
Final Silent 's' Rule
The final 's' in plural nouns is often silent and does not affect syllable division.
- The initial 'thr' cluster is a complex onset but permissible in French.
- The silent 's' at the end is a standard feature of French plural nouns.
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