incompréhensibles
Syllables
in-com-pré-hen-si-bles
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.kɔ̃.pʁe.ɑ̃.si.bl(ə)/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
in- + compréhens- + -ibles
The word 'incompréhensibles' is divided into six syllables: in-com-pré-hen-si-bles. It's derived from Latin roots and features nasal vowels common in French. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-initial and consonant-final rules, avoiding breaks within consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being understood; unintelligible.
Incomprehensible
“Les instructions étaient incompréhensibles.”
“Ses idées sont souvent incompréhensibles.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-bles', though it is a subtle stress in French.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. com — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. pré — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. hen — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. si — Closed syllable.. bles — Closed syllable, potential schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant-Final Syllable
Syllables can end in consonants, especially after a vowel.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they represent distinct pronunciation points.
- Silent 's' at the end of the word.
- Nasal vowels influencing syllable structure.
- Potential for a weak schwa sound at the end of the final syllable.
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