contorsionnistes
Syllables
con-tor-sion-nis-tes
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.tɔʁ.sjɔ̃.nist/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
con- + tors- + -ion
The word 'contorsionnistes' is divided into five syllables: con-tor-sion-nis-tes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sion'). The word is morphologically complex, with Latin-derived prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard French rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with the /sj/ cluster being a notable exception.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sion').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. tor — Closed syllable, containing a rhotic consonant.. sion — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant cluster.. nis — Closed syllable, containing a voiced alveolar stop and a sibilant.. tes — Closed syllable, containing a voiceless alveolar stop and a sibilant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize the number of consonants in the onset.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a permissible cluster.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels generally form the nucleus of their own syllable.
- The /sj/ cluster is a common exception to the rule against ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ influences the syllabic structure.
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