perpendiculicule
Syllables
per-pen-di-cu-li-cu-le
Pronunciation
/pɛʁ.pɛ̃.di.ky.lɛʁ/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
per- + pend- + -diculaire
The word 'perpendiculaire' is divided into seven syllables: per-pen-di-cu-li-cu-le. It is derived from Latin roots and features a stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure, with considerations for nasal vowels and silent letters.
Definitions
- 1
At right angles; orthogonal.
Perpendicular
“Les lignes perpendiculaires se croisent à angle droit.”
“Une rue perpendiculaire à la principale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cu' in 'cu-li-cu-le').
Syllables
per — Open syllable with onset 'p' and vowel 'ɛ' followed by rhotic 'ʁ'.. pen — Closed syllable with nasal vowel 'ɛ̃'.. di — Open syllable with vowel 'i' and onset 'd'.. cu — Open syllable with vowel 'u' preceded by palatalized 'c'.. li — Open syllable with vowel 'i' and onset 'l'.. cu — Closed syllable with consonant cluster 'cl' and vowel 'ɛ' followed by rhotic 'ʁ'.. le — Open syllable with schwa vowel 'ə' and onset 'ʁ'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Prioritizing syllables with larger consonant clusters at the beginning.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left without a vowel to attach to.
- Nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ pronunciation.
- Silent final 'e' affecting vowel pronunciation.
- Pronunciation of 'c' before 'u' as /k/.
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