incompréhensive
Syllables
in-com-pré-hen-sive
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.kɔ̃.pʁe.ɑ̃.siv/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
in- + compréh- + -ensive
The word 'incompréhensive' is divided into five syllables: in-com-pré-hen-sive. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, preserving consonant clusters. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'in-', the root 'compréh-', and the suffix '-ensive'.
Definitions
- 1
Not understanding; lacking comprehension; insensitive.
Uncomprehending, insensitive, obtuse.
“Il était incompréhensif à mes sentiments.”
“Une attitude incompréhensive.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sive', as is typical in French.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. The 'n' is part of the nasalization.. com — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. The 'm' is part of the nasalization.. pré — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. hen — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. The 'n' is part of the nasalization.. sive — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily pronounced as separate syllables.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- The nasal vowels /ɛ̃/ and /ɑ̃/ influence syllable structure.
- Liaison can occur in connected speech but does not affect the underlying syllabification.
- The 'pr' consonant cluster is not broken.
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