indéterminations
Syllables
in-dé-ter-mi-na-tions
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.de.teʁ.mi.na.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
in- + détermin- + -ations
The word 'indéterminations' is divided into six syllables: in-dé-ter-mi-na-tions. It consists of the prefix 'in-', the root 'détermin-', and the suffix '-ations'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, maintaining consonant clusters where appropriate.
Definitions
- 1
Uncertainties, indeterminacies, vagueness.
Uncertainties
“Les indéterminations de la situation politique sont inquiétantes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('-tions') as it is the last pronounced syllable. French typically stresses the last syllable.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Initial syllable.. dé — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Preceding the root.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Part of the root.. mi — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Part of the root.. na — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Part of the root.. tions — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel sound naturally separates them.
Final Syllable Stress
French generally stresses the last syllable of a word.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ influences the preceding consonant's pronunciation.
- The pronunciation of the 't' in 'détermin' is crucial for correct syllabification.
- Liaison possibilities are not relevant in isolation but could affect pronunciation in connected speech.
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