désoxygénations
Syllables
dé-so-xy-gé-na-tions
Pronunciation
/de.zɔk.si.ʒe.na.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
dé- + gén- + -s
The word 'désoxygénations' is divided into six syllables: dé-so-xy-gé-na-tions. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun formed from a prefix, two roots, and two suffixes, following standard French syllabification rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants. The 'xy' sequence is treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing oxygen from a substance.
Deoxygenations
“Les désoxygénations peuvent affecter la qualité de l'eau.”
ant:oxygénations
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable 'tions'.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, stressed level 0.. so — Open syllable, stressed level 0.. xy — Closed syllable, stressed level 0. 'xy' treated as a single phoneme.. gé — Open syllable, stressed level 0.. na — Open syllable, stressed level 0.. tions — Closed syllable, stressed level 1. Nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally broken up to avoid stranded consonants, except for specific digraphs like 'xy'.
Final Consonant Rule
Final consonants are typically included in the final syllable.
- The 'xy' sequence is treated as a single unit due to its origin and pronunciation.
- The final 's' is silent but influences nasalization.
- French stress is generally on the last syllable.
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