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hémicylindriques

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6 syllables
16 characters
French
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6syllables

hémicylindriques

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

hé-mi-cy-lin-dri-ques

Pronunciation

/e.mi.si.lɛ̃.dʁik/

Stress

000011

Morphemes

hémi- + cylindr- + -iques

The word 'hémicylindriques' is divided into six syllables based on French vowel-based syllabification rules. It consists of the prefix 'hémi-', the root 'cylindr-', and the suffix '-iques'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-ques'. The syllabification follows standard French phonological patterns, with consonant clusters like 'dr' remaining intact.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or having the form of a half-cylinder.

    Hemicyclindrical

    “Les formes hémicylindriques des arches.”

    “Des blocs hémicylindriques en béton.”

    syn:semi-cylindrique
    ant:cylindrique

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable '-ques', which is typical for French adjectives. The stress is primary (1).

Syllables

6
hé/e/
mi/mi/
cy/si/
lin/lɛ̃/
dri/dʁi/
ques/kə/

hé — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mi — Open syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. cy — Open syllable, part of the root.. lin — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. dri — Open syllable, 'dr' cluster.. ques — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

hémi-

Greek origin, meaning 'half'. Prefixes typically attach to the root.

root

cylindr-

Latin origin, from 'cylindrus'. Forms the core meaning.

suf

-iques

French suffix, derived from Latin '-icus'. Forms the adjectival plural.

Similar Words

cy­lin­driquehé­mi­sphé­riqueco­nique

Vowel-Based Syllabification

Each vowel sound forms a syllable nucleus. Syllables are built around vowels.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are split based on maximal onset, but certain clusters like 'dr' are kept together.

Nasal Vowel Nuclei

Nasal vowels function as syllable nuclei.

Final Consonant Assignment

Final consonants typically belong to the preceding syllable.

  • The 'hémi-' prefix can have a slight hiatus in pronunciation, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' do not alter the syllable structure.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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