contreindiquée
The word 'contre-indiquée' is divided into five syllables: con-tre-in-di-quée. It's a compound adjective with a Latin-derived prefix and root, and a feminine past participle suffix. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, considering consonant clusters and potential liaison.
Definitions
- 1
Not recommended or advisable; unsuitable.
Contraindicated
“Ce médicament est contre-indiqué pour les femmes enceintes.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-quée'. French stress is typically on the last syllable of a word or phrase.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Closed syllable, uvular consonant.. in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. di — Open syllable.. quée — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
Liaison
Liaison creates a single syllable where two words connect phonetically.
Final Schwa
The final schwa can sometimes create a separate syllable, but often merges with the preceding syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The pronunciation of the final schwa is variable and depends on context.
- Liaison between 'contre' and 'indiquée' affects the phonetic realization.
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