micrɔɔʁganism
Syllables
mi-crɔ-ɔʁ-ga-nism
Pronunciation
/mi.kʁɔ.ɔʁ.ɡa.nism/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
micro- + organisme + -e
The word 'micro-organisme' is divided into five syllables: mi-crɔ-ɔʁ-ga-nism. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a compound noun composed of a Greek prefix 'micro-', a Greek/Latin root 'organisme', and a French suffix '-e'. Syllabification follows the standard French rules of vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A microscopic organism, especially one that is pathogenic.
Microorganism
“Les micro-organismes sont présents partout.”
“L'étude des micro-organismes est essentielle en médecine.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('nism'), typical for French nouns.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. crɔ — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ɔʁ — Open syllable, uvular fricative.. ga — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. nism — Closed syllable, nasal consonant coda.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each vowel sound forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can be part of the syllable onset or coda.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (uvular vs. alveolar).
- Liaison possibilities with the following word do not affect internal syllabification.
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