contreindiquerions
Syllables
con-tre-in-di-que-rions
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃tʁ‿ɛ̃di.ke.ʁjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
contre- + indiquer + -ions
The word 'contre-indiquerions' is a complex verb form syllabified into six syllables: con-tre-in-di-que-rions. It consists of the prefix 'contre-', the root 'indiquer', and the conditional past ending '-ions'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-rions'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and considers consonant clusters and liaison.
Definitions
- 1
To have been against indicating, to have been against recommending.
We would have contraindicated.
“Nous contre-indiquerions cette procédure si nous avions su les risques.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-rions', which is typical for French verbs. The stress is primary and pronounced.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by nasal consonant.. tre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel sound.. in — Open syllable, nasal vowel sound.. di — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. que — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. rions — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by nasal vowel sound, 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 easily separated by a vowel sound.
Liaison
Liaison creates a single syllable where two words connect phonetically.
- The elision of the 'e' in 'contre' before a vowel is a phonetic phenomenon that doesn't affect the orthographic syllable division.
- The liaison between 'contre' and 'indiquer' is a common feature of French phonology.
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