pseudomẽbrannes
Syllables
pseu-do-mẽ-bran-nes
Pronunciation
/psø.dɔ.mɛ̃.bʁan.nə/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
pseudo- + membran- + -es
The word 'pseudomembranes' is divided into five syllables: pseu-do-mẽ-bran-nes. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a French plural suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
False membranes; thin layers of fibrin, pus, and cellular debris that form on mucous surfaces, often associated with inflammation or infection.
False membranes
“Des pseudomembranes ont été observées dans la gorge du patient.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-nes', typical for French words.
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'ps' permissible.. do — Open syllable, vowel 'o' as nucleus.. mẽ — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ẽ' as nucleus, 'm' closes the syllable.. bran — Open syllable, vowel 'a' as nucleus, French rhotic 'r' present.. nes — Open syllable, schwa 'ə' as nucleus, 's' closes the syllable.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters at the beginning or end of syllables are maintained.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The presence of the nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ requires consideration of French phonological rules.
- Schwa reduction in the final syllable may vary slightly across regions.
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