somnambuliques
Syllables
som-nam-bu-li-ques
Pronunciation
/sɔ̃.nɑ̃.by.lik/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
somn- + -ambul- + -iques
The word 'somnambuliques' is divided into five syllables: som-nam-bu-li-ques. It is an adjective of Latin origin, with final syllable stress. The 'mb' cluster is a historical exception to typical French syllable structure. Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by sleepwalking.
Sleepwalking (adjective)
“Les patients somnambuliques peuvent être dangereux.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable (-liques), following the general French rule of final syllable stress.
Syllables
som — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. nam — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. bu — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. ques — Closed syllable, final stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Attempt to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving consonants without a following vowel.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress generally falls on the final syllable of a word.
- The 'mb' cluster is a remnant of Latin and is accepted in French.
- Nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /ɑ̃/ influence syllable weight.
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