courtcircuitions
Syllables
cou-rt-cir-cui-tions
Pronunciation
/kuʁ.siʁ.kɥi.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
court- + circu- + -itions
The word 'court-circuitions' is divided into five syllables: cou-rt-cir-cui-tions. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The silent 't' and potential liaison are key phonetic considerations.
Definitions
- 1
Short circuits; the act of creating a short circuit.
Short circuits
“Les court-circuitions peuvent endommager les appareils.”
“Il y a eu plusieurs court-circuitions dans le bâtiment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ci').
Syllables
cou — Open syllable, vowel 'u' forms the nucleus.. rt — Closed syllable, consonant 'ʁ' forms the coda.. cir — Open syllable, vowel 'i' forms the nucleus.. cui — Open syllable, diphthong 'ui' forms the nucleus.. tions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ɔ̃' forms the nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable contains a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are often part of the preceding syllable if pronounceable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The silent 't' in 'court' is a common exception.
- Liaison is possible between 'court' and the following vowel if the next word begins with a vowel.
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