intelligiblement
Syllables
in-tel-li-gi-ble-ment
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛ.li.ʒi.blə.mɑ̃/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + tellig- + -ible
The word 'intelligiblement' is divided into six syllables: in-tel-li-gi-ble-ment. It's an adverb formed from a Latin root with French suffixes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is understandable; comprehensibly.
Understandably, intelligibly.
“Il s'est exprimé intelligiblement.”
“Elle a expliqué le problème intelligiblement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gi'). French stress is generally weaker than in English.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, vowel onset.. tel — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. li — Open syllable, vowel onset.. gi — Closed syllable, consonant coda, primary stress.. ble — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Onset
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Coda
Consonants following vowels within a syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
French avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.
- The 'g' in 'intelligent' is pronounced as /ʒ/.
- The final 'e' in 'ment' is silent but influences pronunciation.
- Optional liaison between 'ble' and 'ment' in careful speech.
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