demisiculaires
Syllables
de-mi-si-cu-lai-res
Pronunciation
/də.mi.siʁ.ky.lɛʁ/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
demi- + circul- + -aires
The word 'demi-circulaires' is syllabified into six syllables (de-mi-si-cu-lai-res) based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's an adjective derived from Latin roots, meaning 'semi-circular'. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel-centered structures.
Definitions
- 1
Having the form of a half-circle.
Semi-circular
“Les fenêtres demi-circulaires ajoutent une touche d'élégance.”
“Des motifs demi-circulaires ornaient le plafond.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('-res'), typical of French adjectives.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. mi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. si — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'r' consonant.. cu — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster 'c' and 'u'. lai — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster 'r'. res — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant 's'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the adjacent syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally, but does not affect syllable division.
- Liaison possibilities with following words.
- The final 's' is often silent, but pronounced here due to the plural marker.
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