hémicylindrique
Syllables
hé-mi-cy-lin-dri-que
Pronunciation
/e.mi.silɛ̃.dʁik/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
hémi- + cylindr- + -ique
The word 'hémicylindrique' is divided into six syllables: hé-mi-cy-lin-dri-que. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lin'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'hémi-', the root 'cylindr-', and the suffix '-ique'. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling half a cylinder.
Hemispherical, semi-cylindrical
“Une salle de concert hémicylindrique.”
“Une forme hémicylindrique.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lin') because the final syllable ('que') contains a schwa-like sound. The stress is primary (1).
Syllables
hé — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the silent 'h'.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed. Part of the 'hémi-' prefix.. cy — Open syllable, unstressed. Part of the root.. lin — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a nasal vowel.. dri — Open syllable, unstressed. Part of the root.. que — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains the suffix '-ique'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into distinct syllables.
- The silent 'h' does not affect syllabification.
- The 'ic' cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- Stress is determined by the final syllable's vowel quality (schwa vs. full vowel).
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