microprocesseur
Syllables
mi-cro-pro-ces-seur
Pronunciation
/mi.kʁɔ.pʁɔ.sɛ.sœʁ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
micro- + proces- + -seur
The word 'microprocesseur' is divided into five syllables: mi-cro-pro-ces-seur. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'proces-', and the suffix '-seur'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids stranded consonants, typical of French phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The central processing unit (CPU) of a computer.
Microprocessor
“Le microprocesseur est le cerveau de l'ordinateur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ces'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. cro — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. pro — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ces — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. seur — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are resolved based on phonotactic constraints.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left stranded at the end of a syllable unless phonotactically necessary.
- The uvular 'r' pronunciation is a characteristic of standard French.
- Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.
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