zoologiquement
Syllables
zo-o-lo-gi-que-ment
Pronunciation
/zo.ɔ.lɔ.ʒik.mɑ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
zoo- + log- + -iquement
The word 'zoologiquement' is an adverb formed from Greek and Latin roots with a French adverbial suffix. It is divided into six syllables: zo-o-lo-gi-que-ment, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding syllable-initial consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a zoological manner; relating to the study of animals.
Zoologically
“Les animaux ont été classés zoologiquement.”
“Il a analysé l'échantillon zoologiquement.”
syn:scientifiquement
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('ment') in French adverbs.
Syllables
zo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. o — Open syllable, vowel only.. lo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. gi — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. que — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are closed.
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must have a vowel sound as its nucleus.
- The 'g' between 'o' and 'i' is permissible in French and doesn't necessitate syllable separation.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'ment' forms a complete syllable.
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