obscurcissement
Syllables
ob-scur-cis-se-ment
Pronunciation
/ɔpskyʁ.sis.mɑ̃/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ob- + scur- + -cissement
The word 'obscurcissement' is divided into five syllables (ob-scur-cis-se-ment) with stress on 'cis'. It's a noun formed from a Latin prefix, root, and a French suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of becoming obscure or darkening; obfuscation.
Darkening, obscuration
“L'obscurcissement des faits a rendu l'enquête difficile.”
“L'obscurcissement de la conscience.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'cis'.
Syllables
ob — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. scur — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. cis — Closed syllable, primary stress.. se — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permitted at the end of syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in French.
- The 'sc' cluster is a common feature of French phonology.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ does not affect syllable division.
- The linking element '-ci-' is a standard part of the suffix.
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