génitourinaires
Syllables
gé-ni-to-u-ri-nai-res
Pronunciation
/ʒe.ni.to.y.ʁi.nɛʁ/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
génito- + urin- + -aires
The word 'génito-urinaires' is syllabified as gé-ni-to-u-ri-nai-res, with stress on the final syllable '-res'. It's a Latin-derived adjective meaning 'genitourinary', and its syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the genitals and the urinary system.
Genitourinary
“Les maladies génito-urinaires sont fréquentes.”
“Un examen génito-urinaire.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-res', following the typical French stress pattern.
Syllables
gé — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel. Stressed level 0.. ni — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel. Stressed level 0.. to — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel. Stressed level 0.. u — Open syllable, semi-vowel. Stressed level 0.. ri — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel. Stressed level 0.. nai — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel. Stressed level 0.. res — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Primary stressed syllable (level 1).
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are complex.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- The semi-vowel /j/ after 'i' in 'génito' is considered part of the following syllable.
- The word's complexity requires careful application of vowel-based syllabification.
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