psychochirurgies
The word 'psychochirurgies' is divided into five syllables: psy-cho-chi-rur-gies. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows French rules prioritizing open syllables and breaking consonant clusters. It's a plural noun referring to surgical procedures on the brain for mental disorders.
Definitions
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Surgical procedures performed on the brain or nervous system to treat mental disorders.
Psychosurgeries
“Les psychochirurgies sont aujourd'hui moins pratiquées qu'avant.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('gies').
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cho — Open syllable.. chi — Open syllable.. rur — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. gies — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Syllables generally end in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Breakup
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables, prioritizing pronounceability.
- Uvular 'r' pronunciation is common in French.
- Consonant cluster 'chr' is permissible at the beginning of syllables.
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