reproductrices
Syllables
re-pro-duc-tri-ces
Pronunciation
/ʁə.pʁɔ.dyk.tʁis/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
re- + product- + -rices
The word 'reproductrices' is divided into five syllables: re-pro-duc-tri-ces. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'product-', and the suffix '-rices'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules, typical of French phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Female producers, breeders, or those who reproduce.
Female producers, breeders
“Les reproductrices sont soigneusement sélectionnées.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('ces'), as is typical in French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a uvular fricative. Unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a uvular fricative. Unstressed.. duc — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. tri — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a uvular fricative. Unstressed.. ces — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French words.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound (uvular fricative) can be challenging for non-native speakers.
- The nasal vowel sounds require precise articulation.
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