céphalorachidiennes
Syllables
cé-pha-lo-ra-chi-diennes
Pronunciation
/se.fa.lo.ʁa.ʃi.djɛn/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
céphalo- + rachid- + -iennes
The word 'céphalo-rachidiennes' is a feminine plural adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots. It's divided into six syllables: cé-pha-lo-ra-chi-diennes, with stress on the final syllable. The diaeresis on 'e' is a key pronunciation feature. It refers to structures relating to both the head and spinal column.
Definitions
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Relating to both the head and the spinal column.
Cephalorachidian
“Les douleurs céphalo-rachidiennes peuvent être invalidantes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-diennes', as is typical in French.
Syllables
cé — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e' with diaeresis.. pha — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'ph' pronounced as /f/.. lo — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o' following consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a' following consonant.. chi — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'ch' pronounced as /ʃ/.. diennes — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, feminine plural suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken before vowels.
Final Consonant Rule
Syllables can end in consonants.
Diaeresis Rule
The presence of a diaeresis indicates a separate vowel sound.
- The diaeresis on 'e' is crucial for correct pronunciation.
- Liaison rules may apply in connected speech.
- The word's complexity stems from its Greek and Latin roots.
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