apendisectomies
The word 'appendicectomies' is divided into six syllables: a-pen-di-sec-to-mies. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun of Latin and Greek origin, meaning surgical removal of the appendix. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and allows for consonant clusters at syllable ends.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of one or more vermiform appendices.
Appendectomies
“Le chirurgien a pratiqué plusieurs appendicectomies ce matin.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('mies'), which is typical for French words.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, initial vowel.. pen — Nasal vowel syllable.. di — Open syllable, initial vowel.. sec — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. to — Open syllable, initial vowel.. mies — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can occur at the end of a syllable.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ requires specific consideration.
- The pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' as /s/.
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