indétermination
Syllables
in-dé-ter-mi-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.de.teʁ.mi.na.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
in- + détermin- + -ation
The word 'indétermination' is divided into six syllables: in-dé-ter-mi-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'in-', the root 'détermin-', and the suffix '-ation'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tion'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being indefinite or uncertain; lack of precision.
Indetermination
“L'indétermination de ses intentions était frustrante.”
“Il a exprimé son malaise face à l'indétermination de la situation.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tion', as is typical in French.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel onset.. dé — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable, vowel onset.. na — Open syllable, vowel onset.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are constructed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
French syllabification generally avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless they are complex.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable of a word in French.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ in the initial syllable influences the syllabification.
- The 'rt' cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't require separation.
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