gastroɛ̃tɛstinoaux
Syllables
gas-tro-ɛ̃-tɛs-ti-no-aux
Pronunciation
/ɡas.tʁɔ.ɛ̃.tɛs.ti.no/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
gastro- + intestin- + -aux
The word 'gastro-intestinaux' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable '-aux'. The word is morphologically composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a French suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Gastrointestinal
“Les problèmes gastro-intestinaux sont fréquents.”
“Les troubles gastro-intestinaux.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-aux', which is the standard stress pattern in French.
Syllables
ga — Open syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'a'. stro — Closed syllable, onset 'str', vowel 'ɔ'. ɛ̃ — Open syllable, nasal vowel. tɛs — Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel 'ɛ', coda 's'. ti — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'i'. no — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'o'. aux — Closed syllable, vowel 'o', coda 'x', stressed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before each vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained as a single onset unless they are difficult to pronounce together.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form their own syllable.
- The 'str' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in French and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ is a characteristic feature of French phonology and is always syllabified as a single syllable.
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