postopératwaʁ
The French adjective 'postopératoires' is divided into five syllables (pos-to-pé-ra-twaʁ) with stress on the third syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'post-', root 'opér-', and suffix '-atoires'. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or occurring after an operation.
Postoperative
“Les soins postopératoires sont essentiels.”
“Les complications postopératoires étaient minimes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pé').
Syllables
pos — Open syllable, vowel nucleus is 'o'.. to — Open syllable, vowel nucleus is 'o'.. pé — Open syllable, vowel nucleus is 'é', primary stress.. ra — Open syllable, vowel nucleus is 'a'.. twaʁ — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus is 'a', consonant cluster 'twr'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible, especially at syllable ends.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Liaison possibilities with following words.
- The consonant cluster 'twr' is relatively uncommon but acceptable.
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