extrasensoriel
Syllables
ex-tra-sen-so-ri-el
Pronunciation
/ɛk.stra.sɑ̃.sɔ.ʁjɛl/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
extra- + sensor- + -iel
The word 'extra-sensoriel' is divided into six syllables: ex-tra-sen-so-ri-el. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'extra-', a root 'sensor-', and a French suffix '-iel'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids stranded consonants, with nasal vowels forming their own nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving perception beyond the normal senses; psychic.
Extrasensory
“des pouvoirs extra-sensoriels”
“une expérience extra-sensorielle”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('so'). The stress is relatively weak compared to English, but noticeable.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. sen — Nasal syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. so — Open syllable.. ri — Closed syllable, containing a semi-vowel and vowel.. el — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are typically assigned to the syllable they most naturally belong to, avoiding single consonants at the beginning or end of a syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form their own syllable nucleus.
- The hyphen in 'extra-sensoriel' is a morphological marker and does not affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality or 'r' pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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