neurochirurgies
Syllables
neu-ro-chi-rur-gies
Pronunciation
/nø.ʁo.ʃi.ʁyʁ.ʒi/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
neuro- + chirurg- + -ies
The word 'neurochirurgies' is divided into five syllables: neu-ro-chi-rur-gies. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is a feminine plural noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, referring to surgical procedures on the nervous system.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical operations performed on the nervous system.
Neurosurgical procedures
“Les neurochirurgies sont souvent complexes.”
“Il a subi plusieurs neurochirurgies.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('gies'), which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ro — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. chi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. rur — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. gies — Open syllable, vowel nucleus, stressed syllable.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, which act as nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters between vowels are split, with each consonant attaching to the adjacent vowel.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the beginning of a syllable without a preceding vowel.
- The 'r' sound is a uvular fricative, which can have slight regional variations but doesn't alter syllabification.
- The 'rur' cluster is a potential edge case, but is handled according to standard French syllabification rules.
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