théophilanthropes
Syllables
thé-o-phi-lan-thro-pes
Pronunciation
/te.ɔ.fi.lɑ̃.tʁɔp.s/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
théo- + phil- + anthropes
The word 'théophilanthropes' is divided into six syllables: thé-o-phi-lan-thro-pes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun composed of Greek roots meaning 'lovers of mankind'. Syllabification follows French rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Lovers of mankind; philanthropists.
Philanthropists
“Les théophilanthropes se dévouent à l'amélioration de la condition humaine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (-thro-).
Syllables
thé — Open syllable, vowel sound.. o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. phi — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. lan — Nasal syllable, closed.. thro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. pes — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel to create an onset.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The 'th' digraph is pronounced as /t/ in French.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ influences syllabification.
- Liaison between 'pes' and a following vowel-initial word is common.
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