clitoridectomie
Syllables
cli-to-ri-dec-to-mie
Pronunciation
/kli.tɔ.ʁi.dɛk.tɔ.mi/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
cli- + torid- + -ectomie
The word 'clitoridectomie' is divided into six syllables: cli-to-ri-dec-to-mie. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun of Greek origin, referring to the surgical removal of the clitoris. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of the clitoris.
Clitoridectomy
“La clitoridectomie est une pratique barbare.”
“Les conséquences de la clitoridectomie sont dévastatrices.”
ant:Clitoroplasty
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-mie', as is typical in French. A secondary, weaker stress might be present on the antepenultimate syllable ('ri').
Syllables
cli — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. dec — Closed syllable.. to — Open syllable.. mie — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French syllables generally end in a vowel sound. Consonants are assigned to the following syllable unless they create an impossible cluster.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The 'ct' cluster does not pose a significant challenge to syllabification.
- The word's length influences the potential for secondary stress.
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