contemplatrices
Syllables
con-tem-pla-tri-ces
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.tɑ̃.pla.tʁis/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
con- + templ- + -atrice
The word 'contemplatrices' is divided into five syllables: con-tem-pla-tri-ces. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a feminine plural noun derived from Latin roots, with a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Female individuals who contemplate or think deeply.
Female contemplators, female thinkers.
“Les contemplatrices admiraient le paysage.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ces', which is typical in French.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tem — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. pla — Open syllable.. tri — Open syllable.. ces — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Consonants generally follow the vowel they are closest to.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
French syllabification avoids leaving a single consonant at the beginning of a syllable unless morphologically justified.
- The word's complex consonant clusters are permissible due to its morphological structure.
- Regional variations in vowel quality or nasalization may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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