ultraviolettes
The word 'ultraviolettes' 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. Syllabification follows standard French CV patterns and avoids single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
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Rays of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths shorter than visible light, but longer than X-rays.
Ultraviolet rays
“Les lunettes de soleil protègent contre les rayons ultraviolettes.”
“L'exposition prolongée aux ultraviolettes peut causer des dommages à la peau.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('let'). The final syllable 'tes' is a weak syllable.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, begins with a consonant and ends with a vowel.. tra — Open syllable, begins with a consonant and ends with a vowel.. vi — Open syllable, begins with a consonant and ends with a vowel.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. let — Closed syllable, ends with a consonant.. tes — Closed syllable, ends with a consonant, weak syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV) Pattern
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Single Vowel
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
French avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.
- The 'r' sound is a uvular fricative, typical of French.
- The final 'tes' is a weak syllable, shifting the stress to the penultimate syllable.
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