ultraviolette
The word 'ultra-violette' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-vi-o-let-te. It consists of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'violet-', and the suffix '-te'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Ultraviolet light.
Ultraviolet
“L'étude des ultra-violets est importante.”
“Les ultra-violets peuvent causer des dommages à la peau.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-te', as is typical in French.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tra — Open syllable.. vi — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. let — Closed syllable.. te — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Maximize Onsets
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving a single consonant between two vowels.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- The initial /yl/ cluster is a relatively uncommon but acceptable starting point for a French word.
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