intransigeantes
Syllables
in-tran-si-ge-an-tes
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tʁɑ̃.si.ʒɑ̃t.ə̃/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + transige- + -antes/-es
The word 'intransigeantes' is a feminine plural adjective derived from Latin roots. It is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and French syllabification rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic analysis reveals a prefix, root, and suffixes contributing to its meaning of 'uncompromising'.
Definitions
- 1
Uncompromising, inflexible, intransigent.
Uncompromising
“Les négociations avec les parties intransigeantes ont échoué.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('an').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. It functions as the onset of the word.. tran — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. The 'r' is pronounced.. si — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. The 's' is pronounced.. ge — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. The 'g' is pronounced as /ʒ/ before 'e'.. an — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. tes — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. The 's' is silent.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Single-Consonant Onsets
Consonants are generally not left as the sole onset of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
- The final 's' is silent, influencing the syllabification of the last syllable.
- The 'g' before 'e' is pronounced as /ʒ/.
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