obstétriciennes
Syllables
ob-sté-tri-ci-en-nes
Pronunciation
/ɔbstetʁisjɛn/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ob- + stétr- + -iciennes
The word 'obstétriciennes' is divided into six syllables: ob-sté-tri-ci-en-nes. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tri'). It's a feminine plural noun of Latin origin, meaning 'female obstetricians'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Female obstetricians
Obstetricians (female)
“Les obstétriciennes sont des médecins spécialisés.”
syn:Accoucheuses
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tri').
Syllables
ob — Open syllable, vowel sound.. sté — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tr' followed by vowel, primary stress.. ci — Open syllable, vowel sound.. en — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. nes — Closed syllable, consonant followed by silent 'e', plural marker.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
French syllables generally alternate between vowels and consonants.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a consonant cluster.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in French words.
- Silent 't' in 'obsté-' in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the final vowel (nasalization).
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