empoisonnements
Syllables
em-poi-son-ne-ments
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.pwazɔ̃.mɑ̃/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
em- + poison- + -nements
The word 'empoisonnements' is divided into five syllables: em-poi-son-ne-ments. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'em-', root 'poison-', and suffix '-nements'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters where appropriate.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of poisoning; poisonous substances.
Poisonings
“Les empoisonnements alimentaires sont fréquents en été.”
“Il y a eu plusieurs empoisonnements accidentels.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ments'). French stress is less prominent than in English.
Syllables
em — Open syllable, vowel sound.. poi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. son — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ne — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.. ments — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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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 maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation variations.
- Silent 's' at the end of the word (plural marker).
- Liaison possibilities with following words are not relevant for internal syllabification.
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