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contre-indiquons

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5 syllables
16 characters
French
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5syllables

contreindigons

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

con-tre-in-di-gons

Pronunciation

/kɔ̃tʁ‿ɛ̃di.ɡɔ̃/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

contre- + indiqu- + -ons

The word 'contre-indiquons' is a verb divided into five syllables: con-tre-in-di-gons. It consists of the prefix 'contre-', the root 'indiqu-', and the suffix '-ons'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and accounting for liaison.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To advise against; to contraindicate.

    To contraindicate

    “Les médecins nous contre-indiquent les activités physiques intenses.”

    syn:déconseillerdissuader
    ant:recommanderconseiller

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable '-gons' in standard French pronunciation. French stress is generally weaker and less prominent than in English.

Syllables

5
con/kɔ̃/
tre/tʁ/
in/ɛ̃/
di/di/
gons/ɡɔ̃/

con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Closed syllable, liaison possible.. in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. di — Open syllable.. gons — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, stressed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

contre-

Latin origin 'contra', meaning against. Prefixes typically modify the meaning of the root.

root

indiqu-

Latin origin 'indicare', meaning to point out or show. Forms the core meaning of the verb.

suf

-ons

French verbal ending indicating 1st person plural present indicative.

Similar Words

con­tri­bu­tionsin­di­ca­tionscon­tre­at­taque

Vowel Sound Priority

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are divided based on pronounceability. Clusters that can be easily articulated as a unit remain within a single syllable.

Liaison

Liaison between words affects syllable boundaries, creating a smoother flow of pronunciation.

  • The liaison between 'contre' and 'indiquons' is crucial for natural pronunciation.
  • Nasal vowels require specific articulation and can be challenging for learners.
  • French stress is generally weaker and less prominent than in English.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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