ultraviolettes
Syllables
ul-tra-vi-o-let-tes
Pronunciation
/yl.tʁa.vjɔ.lɛt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ultra- + violet- + -tes
The word 'ultra-violettes' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-vi-o-let-tes. It consists of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'violet-', and the suffix '-tes'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'let'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and the onset-rime rule, with penultimate stress being typical for French words.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely violet; ultraviolet rays.
Ultraviolet
“Les lunettes de soleil protègent contre les rayons ultra-violettes.”
“La peau est sensible aux ultra-violettes.”
ant:infrarouges
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('let'). French typically stresses the last syllable of a phrase, but within a word, penultimate stress is common.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, contains a uvular 'r' sound.. vi — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. let — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tes — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress Rule
French generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The uvular 'r' sound can sometimes create a slight perceptual ambiguity in syllable boundaries.
- Liaison with following words is possible in spoken French but doesn't affect syllabification.
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