cartilagineuses
The word 'cartilagineuses' is divided into five syllables: car-ti-la-gi-neuses. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a feminine plural adjective derived from Latin, meaning 'cartilaginous'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or having the characteristics of cartilage.
Cartilaginous
“Les tissus cartilagineuses amortissent les chocs.”
“Ce patient souffre de problèmes cartilagineuses.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ses' as is typical in French.
Syllables
car — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed level 0.. ti — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster, stressed level 0.. la — Open syllable, stressed level 0.. gi — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster, stressed level 0.. neuses — Closed syllable, final syllable, primary stress (level 1).
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex or involve a glide.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- The 'gi' cluster is treated as a single unit before a vowel. Liaison is possible with a following word starting with a vowel.
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