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circonscrivisse

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

5 syllables
15 characters
French
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5syllables

circonscrivisse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

cir-con-scri-vis-se

Pronunciation

/siʁ.kɔ̃.skʁiv.is/

Stress

00010

Morphemes

cir- + scri- + -isse

The word 'circonscrivisse' is divided into five syllables: cir-con-scri-vis-se. It's a verb form derived from Latin, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard French rules regarding consonant clusters and vowel-consonant patterns.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    A very archaic form of the verb *circonscrire*, meaning to define or limit precisely; to circumscribe.

    To circumscribe, to define, to limit.

    “Qu'il puisse circonscrivisse les limites de son pouvoir.”

    syn:délimiterdéfinirencadrer
    ant:élargirétendre

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'vis'.

Syllables

5
cir/siʁ/
con/kɔ̃/
scri/skʁi/
vis/vis/
se/s/

cir — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'cr'. con — Nasal vowel, open syllable. scri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'scr'. vis — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. se — Open syllable

Word Parts

pre

cir-

From Latin *circum-* meaning 'around', circumfix.

root

scri-

From Latin *scribere* meaning 'to write', verb root.

suf

-isse

Latin suffix indicating subjunctive present first person singular.

Similar Words

cir­con­scri­rein­scri­retrans­cri­re

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.

Vowel-Consonant Rule

A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.

Penultimate Stress Rule

Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in French.

  • Archaic word, pronunciation may vary.
  • Potential elision of 's' between vowels in rapid speech.
  • Nasal vowel pronunciation requires consideration of nasalization rules.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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