apendicectomie
Syllables
a-pen-di-cec-to-mie
Pronunciation
/a.pɑ̃.di.sɛk.tɔ.mi/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
appendic- + -ectom- + -ie
The word 'appendicectomie' is a French noun meaning 'appendectomy'. It is divided into six syllables: a-pen-di-cec-to-mie, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants. It is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a Greek-derived root, and a French suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of the appendix.
Appendectomy
“Il a subi une appendicectomie en urgence.”
“L'appendicectomie est une opération courante.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cec').
Syllables
a — Open syllable, initial vowel.. pen — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mie — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Every vowel initiates a syllable.
Consonant Rule
Consonants following vowels belong to the next syllable.
Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they create an unpronounceable sequence.
- Pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' as /s/.
- Silent final 'e'.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'pen-'
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