prestidiʒitatœʁ
Syllables
pre-sti-di-ʒi-ta-tœʁ
Pronunciation
/pʁɛ.sti.di.ʒi.ta.tœʁ/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
pre- + digitate + -eur
The word 'prestidigitateur' is a French noun of Latin origin, meaning 'magician'. It is divided into six syllables: pre-sti-di-ʒi-ta-tœʁ, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('di'). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person skilled in performing tricks, especially with the hands; a magician, conjurer.
Magician, conjurer
“Le prestidigitateur a émerveillé le public.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('di'). This is typical for French words ending in a vowel or silent consonant.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. di — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ʒi — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. tœʁ — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. Consonants are grouped with the following vowel.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
- Pronunciation of 'sti' cluster can vary slightly regionally.
- Liaison is possible between the final 'r' and a following vowel.
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