neurochirurgien
Syllables
neu-ro-chi-rur-gien
Pronunciation
/nø.ʁo.ʃi.ʁyʁ.ʒjɛ̃/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
neuro- + chirurg- + -ien
The word 'neurochirurgien' is divided into five syllables: neu-ro-chi-rur-gien. It's a noun meaning 'neurosurgeon' with stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding initial consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
Neurosurgeon
“Le neurochirurgien a réussi l'opération.”
“Elle a consulté un neurochirurgien pour ses maux de tête.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gien').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ro — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. chi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. rur — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. gien — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters
French tends to avoid starting a syllable with a consonant cluster.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in -ien are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rg' sequence requires careful consideration but is integrated within the root.
- The word's length and complex morphology necessitate precise application of syllabification rules.
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