irrésistiblement
Syllables
ir-rés-is-ti-ble-ment
Pronunciation
/i.ʁe.zis.tib.lə.mɑ̃/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ir- + résist- + -ible
The word 'irrésistiblement' is divided into six syllables: ir-rés-is-ti-ble-ment. It's an adverb derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('ble'). Syllable division follows vowel division rules, maximizing onsets where possible. The presence of a nasal vowel and a pronounced 'r' are notable phonological features.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that cannot be resisted; irresistibly.
Irresistibly
“Elle était irrésistiblement attirée par lui.”
“Le parfum était irrésistiblement délicieux.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ble').
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial consonant onset.. rés — Open syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. ble — Open, stressed syllable.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Maximizing Onsets
French tends to maximize consonant onsets where possible.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in French words.
- The 'r' in 'ir-' is pronounced, creating a consonant onset.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'ment' is a characteristic feature of French phonology.
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