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démantibulasses

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6 syllables
15 characters
French
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6syllables

démantibulasses

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

dé-man-ti-bu-las-ses

Pronunciation

/de.mɑ̃.ti.by.las/

Stress

000011

Morphemes

dé- + mantibul + -asses

The word 'démantibulasses' is a feminine plural noun meaning 'jaws'. It's divided into six syllables: dé-man-ti-bu-las-ses, with stress on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'mantibul-' (from Latin 'mandibula'), and the suffix '-asses'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and allowing consonant clusters within syllables.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Jaws (specifically, multiple jaws, often used figuratively or in a playful context).

    Jaws

    “Les démantibulasses du crocodile étaient impressionnantes.”

    syn:mâchoires

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-sses'. A weaker secondary stress might be present on the penultimate syllable 'las', but it's less pronounced.

Syllables

6
dé/de/
man/mɑ̃/
ti/ti/
bu/by/
las/las/
ses/sɛs/

dé — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a single vowel.. man — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a single vowel.. bu — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a single vowel.. las — Closed syllable, stressed, containing a single vowel.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a single vowel.

Word Parts

pre

dé-

Latin origin, meaning 'un-', 'dis-', or 'removal of'.

root

mantibul

From Latin *mandibula* meaning 'jawbone'.

suf

-asses

French suffix indicating feminine plural, derived from Latin *-as*.

Similar Words

mâ­choi­resman­di­bulebras

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.

Final Syllable Stress Rule

Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French words.

Prefix/Suffix Rule

Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.

  • The 'mb' cluster in 'mantibul-' is permissible within a syllable in French.
  • Potential slight variation in nasal vowel pronunciation (/ɑ̃/ vs. /ɔ̃/) depending on regional accent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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