dévitrification
Syllables
dé-vi-tri-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/de.vi.tʁi.fi.ka.sjɔ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
dé- + vitr- + -ification
The French noun 'dévitrification' is syllabified as dé-vi-tri-fi-ca-tion, with stress on the final syllable. It comprises the prefix 'dé-', root 'vitr-', and suffix '-ification'. Syllable division adheres to French rules prioritizing open syllables and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process of converting a glass into a non-crystalline amorphous solid.
Devitrification
“La dévitrification du verre est un phénomène important à étudier.”
ant:Crystallization
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('tion'), which is the typical pattern for French nouns. However, due to the length of the word, the penultimate syllable also receives some degree of prominence.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. tri — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel), leading to division after each vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel sound.
Final Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels typically form a syllable on their own.
- The initial 'dé-' is a common prefix with standard syllabification.
- The word's length influences the stress pattern.
- No significant regional variations are expected.
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