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téléphotographie

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
16 characters
French
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6syllables

téléphotographi

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tél-é-pho-to-gra-phi

Pronunciation

/te.le.fɔ.tɔ.ɡʁa.fi/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

télé- + photo- + -graphie

The word 'téléphotographie' is divided into six syllables: tél-é-pho-to-gra-phi. It comprises the prefix 'télé-', the root 'photo-', and the suffix '-graphie'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pho-'). Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A photograph taken with a telephoto lens, allowing distant objects to appear closer.

    Telephotography

    “Il pratique la téléphotographie pour photographier les oiseaux.”

    “La téléphotographie est essentielle pour les photographes animaliers.”

    syn:photographie à longue focale
    ant:photographie grand angle

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pho-'). This is typical for French words ending in a vowel or a silent consonant.

Syllables

6
tél/tel/
é/e/
pho/fɔ/
to/tɔ/
gra/ɡʁa/
phi/fi/

tél — Open syllable, prefix. Contains a vowel followed by a consonant.. é — Open syllable, vowel of the prefix. Single vowel constitutes a syllable.. pho — Open syllable, beginning of the root. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. to — Open syllable, continuing the root. Consonant followed by a vowel.. gra — Open syllable, continuing the root. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. phi — Open syllable, completing the root and transitioning to the suffix. Consonant followed by a vowel.

Word Parts

pre

télé-

Greek origin (*tēle-* meaning 'far, distant'). Indicates distance.

root

photo-

Greek origin (*phōs* meaning 'light'). Relates to light or visual representation.

suf

-graphie

Greek origin (*graphia* meaning 'writing, recording'). Indicates a process of recording.

Similar Words

pho­to­ɡʁa­phite­le­vi­zjɔ̃bi­ɔ­ɡʁa­fi

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, even if followed by consonants (e.g., tél-).

Avoid Stranded Consonants

French syllabification avoids leaving single consonants between vowels (e.g., pho-to-).

Single Vowel Syllable

A single vowel sound constitutes a syllable (e.g., é-).

  • The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /f/ for syllabification.
  • The final 'e' is silent but influences the stress pattern.
  • The word functions solely as a noun, maintaining a consistent stress pattern.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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