incompréhension
Syllables
in-com-pré-hen-sion
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.kɔ̃.pʁe.ɑ̃.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
in- + compréh- + -ension
The French noun 'incompréhension' (misunderstanding) is divided into five syllables: in-com-pré-hen-sion, with stress on the final syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'in-', root 'compréh-', and suffix '-ension'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, considering nasal vowels and a silent final consonant.
Definitions
- 1
Lack of understanding; incomprehension.
Misunderstanding, incomprehension.
“Sa réaction était due à une incompréhension.”
“Il y a eu une incompréhension entre les deux parties.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-sion'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. com — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. pré — Open syllable.. hen — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. sion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Complex Onsets/Codas
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable.
- Nasal vowels influence syllable structure.
- Silent final consonant affects syllable division.
- The prefix 'in-' is a common negative prefix.
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