infundibuliforme
Syllables
in-fun-di-bu-li-for-me
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.fœ̃.di.by.li.fɔʁm/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
in- + fundibul- + -iforme
The word 'infundibuliforme' is syllabified based on French vowel-centric rules, resulting in seven syllables: in-fun-di-bu-li-for-me. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('for'). The word is morphologically complex, derived from Latin roots, and functions as an adjective meaning 'funnel-shaped'.
Definitions
- 1
Having the shape of a funnel; infundibular.
Funnel-shaped
“Une structure infundibuliforme.”
“L'oreille interne a une forme infundibuliforme.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('for'), as is typical in French for longer words. The stress is on the vowel sound.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.. fun — Open syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.. di — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. bu — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. li — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. for — Closed syllable, primary stress.. me — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel Sound Boundary
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Closure
Consonant sounds can close a syllable, particularly at the end of a word or syllable.
Nasal Vowel Integration
The 'n' or 'm' following a vowel is considered part of the nasal vowel sound and does not create a separate syllable.
- The presence of nasal vowels requires careful consideration, ensuring the 'n' or 'm' is integrated into the vowel sound.
- The length of the word and the potential for multiple vowel clusters necessitate adherence to the vowel-centric syllabification rules.
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