dévitrifications
Syllables
dé-vi-tri-fi-ca-tions
Pronunciation
/de.vi.tʁi.fi.ka.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
dé- + vitr- + ifications
The word 'dévitrifications' is divided into six syllables: dé-vi-tri-fi-ca-tions. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'vitr-', and the suffix '-ifications'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and maintains consonant clusters. It's a noun meaning 'devitrifications'.
Definitions
- 1
The process of glass becoming unstable and fracturing; the formation of cracks or fissures in glass.
Devitrifications
“L'étude des dévitrifications du verre ancien est complexe.”
“Les dévitrifications peuvent affecter la durabilité des vitraux.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tions', as is typical in French. The stress is primary (1) on the last syllable, and all other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the prefix 'dé-'. vi — Open syllable, unstressed. Part of the root 'vitr-'. tri — Open syllable, unstressed. Part of the root 'vitr-'. fi — Open syllable, unstressed. Part of the suffix '-ification'. ca — Open syllable, unstressed. Part of the suffix '-ification'. tions — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains the suffix '-s' for pluralization.
Word Parts
dé-
Latin origin, meaning 'reversal, removal, undoing'. Prefix indicating a reversal of the action.
vitr-
Latin *vitrum* meaning 'glass'. Root denoting the material 'glass'.
ifications
Latin *-ificatio* meaning 'making, causing to become' + '-s' for plural. Suffix forming a noun denoting a process or result and indicating plural number.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters like 'tr' are kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and involve a sonorant consonant.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French words.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables, reflecting their morphological boundaries.
- The 'dé-' prefix is a common feature in French verb and noun formation.
- The '-ification' suffix is highly productive in French.
- The final '-s' indicates pluralization and is a standard morphological marker.
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