radiodiffusion
Syllables
ra-di-o-dif-fu-sion
Pronunciation
/ʁad.jo.di.fy.zjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
radio- + diffus- + -ion
The word 'radiodiffusion' is divided into six syllables: ra-di-o-dif-fu-sion. It follows the typical French pattern of vowel-centric syllabification with consonant clusters separating into different syllables. The stress falls on the final syllable. The word is a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'broadcasting'.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of broadcasting, especially by radio.
Broadcasting
“La radiodiffusion a révolutionné la communication.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'sion'.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. di — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. dif — Open syllable, followed by a consonant cluster.. fu — Open syllable, single vowel.. sion — Closed syllable, final syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
French syllables are typically built around vowels. Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are generally divided into separate syllables, unless they form a readily pronounceable unit.
- The 'di' syllable contains a diphthong, but this is permissible within a French syllable.
- The final 'sion' is a common ending and follows standard syllabification patterns.
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