contreindicasion
Syllables
con-tre-in-di-ca-sion
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃tʁ‿ɛ̃dikasjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
contre- + indica- + -tion
The word 'contre-indication' is divided into six syllables: con-tre-in-di-ca-sion. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and accounting for liaison and nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A reason or factor that prevents something from happening; a circumstance that makes a procedure or treatment inadvisable.
Contraindication
“L'âge avancé est une contre-indication à la chirurgie.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('-sion') in standard French.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. di — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. sion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Clusters
Separate vowel clusters into distinct syllables.
Liaison
Account for liaison between words, treating the connected sounds as part of the same syllable.
- The liaison between 'contre' and 'indication' is a key consideration.
- The nasal vowels require specific attention in terms of articulation and syllabic weight.
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