prédispositions
Syllables
pré-dis-po-si-tions
Pronunciation
/pʁe.di.z‿pɔ.zi.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
pré- + dis- + -positions
The word 'prédispositions' is divided into five syllables: pré-dis-po-si-tions. It consists of the prefix 'pré-', the root 'dis-', and the suffix '-positions'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('po'). Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules and considers prefix/suffix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Natural inclinations or tendencies; inherent qualities that make someone susceptible to certain behaviors or conditions.
Predispositions
“Il a des prédispositions pour la musique.”
“Les prédispositions génétiques peuvent augmenter le risque de maladie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('po'). The final syllable receives a slight emphasis due to the nasal vowel.
Syllables
pré — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Stressed lightly.. dis — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. po — Open syllable, part of the root. Primary stress.. si — Open syllable, part of the suffix. Unstressed.. tions — Closed syllable, containing the suffix. Slightly stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
Liaison
Liaison creates a syllable bridge between words.
- The initial 'pré-' is always pronounced as a separate syllable.
- The liaison between 'dispositions' and a following vowel is a common phonetic phenomenon.
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