enorgueillissant
Syllables
en-or-gueil-lis-sant
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.ɔʁ.ɡœj.lis.sɑ̃/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
en- + orgueil- + -issant
The word 'enorgueillissant' is divided into five syllables: en-or-gueil-lis-sant. The stress falls on the third syllable ('gueil'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'en-', the root 'orgueil-', and the suffix '-issant'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules.
Definitions
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gueil'). This is typical for French words ending in a silent 'e'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Unstressed.. or — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a rhotic consonant. Unstressed.. gueil — Syllable containing a semi-vowel and a rounded vowel. Stressed syllable.. lis — Closed syllable, containing a lateral consonant. Unstressed.. sant — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a silent 'e' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ueil' sequence is a relatively uncommon vowel combination in French, but it is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes.
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