désintoxication
Syllables
dé-sin-to-xi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/de.zɛ̃.tɔ.si.ka.sjɔ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
dés- + intoxication + -tion
The word 'désintoxication' is divided into six syllables: dé-sin-to-xi-ca-tion. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tion'. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning detoxification. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, keeping consonant clusters intact.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing toxins from the body.
Detoxification
“Une cure de désintoxication.”
“La désintoxication est importante après une consommation excessive d'alcool.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-tion', which is typical in French.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Unstressed.. sin — Closed syllable with a nasal vowel. Unstressed.. to — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Unstressed.. xi — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable with a nasal vowel. Stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'xs' cluster is pronounced as a single sound /ks/.
- Nasal vowels require accurate phonetic transcription.
- Liaison is possible but doesn't affect syllabification.
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