contreindiquai
The word 'contre-indiquai' is divided into five syllables: con-tre-in-di-quai. It's a verb form meaning 'to be contraindicated', with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowels and allowing consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To be contraindicated; to be a reason not to do something.
To be contraindicated
“Ce traitement est contre-indiquai pour les patients cardiaques.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-quai', which is typical for French.
Syllables
con — Open syllable with a nasal vowel.. tre — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster.. in — Open syllable with a nasal vowel.. di — Open syllable.. quai — Closed, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Liaison Rule
Liaison between words affects pronunciation but does not alter the written syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word.
- The uncommon imperfect subjunctive ending '-ai'.
- The potential for liaison between syllables.
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