semiperméable
Syllables
se-mi-per-mé-a-ble
Pronunciation
/semi pɛʁ.me.abl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
semi- + permé- + -able
The word 'semi-perméable' is divided into six syllables: se-mi-per-mé-a-ble. It's an adjective derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Allowing passage of some, but not all, substances.
Semi-permeable
“Une membrane semi-perméable.”
“Les parois cellulaires sont semi-perméables.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pér').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, vowel onset.. mi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. mé — Open syllable, vowel onset.. a — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant cluster in coda.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants should generally be attached to the following vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in words ending in a vowel or a silent 'e'.
- The silent 'e' at the end of the word doesn't affect the syllabification, but influences stress.
- The 'bl' cluster is permissible in the coda.
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