idrolikjɛn
The word 'hydrauliciennes' is divided into four syllables: i-dro-lik-jɛn. It consists of a Greek-derived prefix and root, combined with a feminine plural suffix. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Female hydraulic engineers
Female hydraulic engineers
“Les hydrauliciennes ont conçu un nouveau système d'irrigation.”
“Elle est devenue hydraulicienne après avoir obtenu son diplôme.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dro'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. dro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'dr'. lik — Closed syllable. jɛn — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
French allows consonant clusters at the beginning and end of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided before a consonant cluster.
- The silent 'h' at the beginning of the word doesn't affect syllabification.
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