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circonscrivîmes

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
French
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5syllables

circonscrivimes

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

cir-cons-cri-vi-mes

Pronunciation

/siʁ.kɔ̃.skʁi.vim/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

cir- + conscriv- + -îmes

The word 'circonscrivîmes' is divided into five syllables: cir-cons-cri-vi-mes. It's a verb form derived from Latin roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To circumscribe means to draw a line around something, to define or limit precisely.

    To circumscribe

    Les géographes circonscrivirent la région.

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable '-mes', though French stress is generally less pronounced than in other languages.

Syllables

5
cir/siʁ/
cons/kɔ̃/
cri/skʁi/
vi/vi/
mes/mɛs/

cir Open syllable, consonant cluster.. cons Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. cri Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. vi Open syllable.. mes Closed syllable, final consonant.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.

Onset-Rime Structure

Syllables follow an onset-rime structure (C-V or V-C).

  • The past historic tense ending '-îmes' is a unique feature of French conjugation.
  • The silent 's' at the end of the word is a common characteristic of French orthography.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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