hétérosexualité
Syllables
hé-té-ro-se-xua-li-té
Pronunciation
/e.te.ʁo.sɛk.swa.li.te/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
hétéro- + sex- + -ualité
The word 'hétérosexualité' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant closures. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin/French suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules, with consistent patterns observed in similar words.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being heterosexual.
Heterosexuality
“L'hétérosexualité est une orientation sexuelle.”
“Elle a découvert son hétérosexualité à l'adolescence.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('té').
Syllables
hé — Open syllable, initiated by a vowel.. té — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ro — Open syllable, initiated by a vowel.. se — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. xua — Open syllable, initiated by a vowel.. li — Open syllable, initiated by a vowel.. té — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Closure Rule
A consonant following a vowel closes the syllable.
- The 'x' in 'sexualité' is treated as a single grapheme within the syllable.
- Liaison is possible between the final 'é' and a following vowel.
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