semisicirculaire
Syllables
se-mi-si-cir-cu-lai-re
Pronunciation
/semi.siʁ.ky.lɛʁ/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
semi- + circul- + -aire
The French adjective 'semi-circulaire' (meaning 'semi-circular') is divided into seven syllables: se-mi-si-cir-cu-lai-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It follows standard French syllabification rules, prioritizing CV structures and accommodating the syllable-final /ʁ/.
Definitions
- 1
Having the form of a half-circle; partially circular.
Semi-circular
“Une fenêtre semi-circulaire.”
“Un arc semi-circulaire.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lai').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cir — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. cu — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lai — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Closed syllable, syllable-final consonant.
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Consonant Clusters
Maintain consonant clusters within a single syllable when possible.
- The French 'r' (/ʁ/) can function as a syllable-final consonant.
- Liaison does not affect syllabification.
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