incompréhensives
Syllables
in-com-pré-hen-si-ves
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.kɔ̃.pʁe.ɑ̃.si.və/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
in- + compréhen- + -sives
The word 'incompréhensives' is divided into six syllables: in-com-pré-hen-si-ves. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'in-', the root 'compréhen-', and the suffix '-sives'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, onset maximization, and coda restriction rules, with the 'pr' cluster being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being understood; unintelligible.
Incomprehensible
“Les instructions étaient incompréhensives.”
“Ses explications étaient incompréhensives.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('ves').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, vowel sound.. com — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. pré — Open syllable, consonant cluster permissible.. hen — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. si — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ves — Closed syllable, vowel sound.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset position.
Coda Restriction Rule
French generally avoids complex codas.
- The 'pr' cluster in 'pré-' is a common exception.
- Nasal vowels influence syllable weight but not division.
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