miséricordieuse
Syllables
mi-sé-ri-cor-di-eu-se
Pronunciation
/mi.ze.ʁi.kɔʁ.di.øz/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
mis- + éricord- + -ieuse
The word 'miséricordieuse' is a seven-syllable French adjective meaning 'merciful'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'éricord-', and the suffix '-ieuse'. Pronunciation includes a nasal vowel and a potentially silent final 'e'.
Definitions
- 1
Full of mercy; compassionate; kind.
Merciful, compassionate.
“Une femme miséricordieuse.”
“Elle a fait preuve de miséricorde.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('di').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. sé — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ri — Open syllable, vowel sound.. cor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. di — Open syllable, vowel sound, stressed.. eu — Open syllable, diphthong.. se — Open syllable, vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in French.
- The 'eu' diphthong requires careful pronunciation.
- The final 'e' is often silent, but liaison can occur.
- The uvular 'r' is a characteristic feature of French pronunciation.
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