irréversiblement
Syllables
ir-ré-ver-si-ble-ment
Pronunciation
/i.ʁe.vɛʁ.si.blə.mɑ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
ir- + révers- + -ible-ment
The word 'irréversiblement' is divided into six syllables based on vowel nuclei, following standard French syllabification rules. It's an adverb formed from a Latin root with prefixes and suffixes, and stress falls on the final syllable. The presence of nasal vowels and uvular 'r' are key phonetic features.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that cannot be changed or undone.
Irreversibly
“La décision était irréversiblement prise.”
“Le processus est irréversiblement enclenché.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ment', which is typical for French adverbs.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, vowel 'i' as nucleus.. ré — Open syllable, vowel 'é' as nucleus.. ver — Open syllable, vowel 'e' as nucleus.. si — Open syllable, vowel 'i' as nucleus.. ble — Open syllable, schwa 'e' as nucleus.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ɑ̃' as nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally complex.
- Uvular 'r' pronunciation is a characteristic of French.
- Schwa sound ('ə') in unstressed syllables.
- Nasal vowels require specific articulation.
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