inhospitalières
Syllables
in-ho-spi-ta-liè-res
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.ɔ.spi.ta.ljɛʁ/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
in- + hospital- + -ières
The word 'inhospitalières' is divided into six syllables: in-ho-spi-ta-liè-res. It's derived from Latin roots and features a stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Not welcoming, unfriendly, harsh, or lacking in hospitality.
Inhospitable
“Les montagnes étaient inhospitalières en hiver.”
“Une ambiance inhospitalière.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-res'. A weaker stress may be present on the penultimate syllable '-liè-'
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ho — Open syllable.. spi — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable.. liè — Closed syllable, liaison possible.. res — Closed syllable, silent 's'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Consonants are assigned to the adjacent syllable unless they form a complex cluster.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary regionally.
- Liaison possibilities with following words can affect pronunciation but not syllabification.
- The silent 's' at the end of the plural form influences the preceding vowel.
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