extrasensoriels
Syllables
ex-tra-sen-so-ri-els
Pronunciation
/ɛk.stra.sɑ̃.sɔ.ʁjɛl/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
extra- + sensor- + -iels
The word 'extra-sensoriels' is divided into five syllables: ex-tra-sen-so-ri-els. It's an adjective of Latin origin, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks. The pronunciation includes a uvular 'r' and a nasal vowel.
Definitions
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Relating to or involving perception beyond the normal senses.
Extrasensory
“Il prétend avoir des pouvoirs extra-sensoriels.”
“Les phénomènes extra-sensoriels sont souvent étudiés par des parapsychologues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sen-so-'). French stress is generally on the last pronounceable syllable before a pause or phrase boundary.
Syllables
ex-tra — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed lightly.. sen-so — Open syllable, contains a nasal vowel /ɑ̃/, stressed.. ri-els — Open syllable, final syllable, slight emphasis.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are complex or difficult to pronounce. In 'extra-sensoriels', the 'tr' and 'rs' clusters are maintained.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound (uvular fricative) is a key feature of French phonology.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'sen-' requires specific articulation.
- The final 's' is silent, influencing the stress pattern.
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