intussusception
Syllables
in-tus-sus-cep-tion
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tys.ys.ɛp.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
in- + tussus- + -ception
The word 'intussusception' is divided into five syllables: in-tus-sus-cep-tion. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cep'). It's a noun of Latin origin, referring to a medical condition. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A condition in which one part of the intestine slides into another part, like a telescope collapsing.
Intussusception
“L'intussusception est une urgence médicale chez les nourrissons.”
“Le médecin a diagnostiqué une intussusception.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cep'). French stress is generally on the last syllable, but borrowed words can deviate.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tus — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. sus — Open syllable.. cep — Closed syllable, primary stress, consonant coda.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French syllables are generally built around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Coda
Consonants following a vowel within a syllable form the coda.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
French avoids leaving consonants without a vowel sound to form a syllable.
- The 'ss' cluster is permissible but influences syllabification.
- The word's Latin origin and infrequent use may lead to slight pronunciation variations.
- Nasal vowels require special consideration in syllable structure.
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