sternutatoires
Syllables
ster-nu-ta-toires
Pronunciation
/stɛʁ.ny.twa.tɔʁ/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
sternut- + sternut- + -atoires
The word 'sternutatoires' is divided into four syllables: ster-nu-ta-toires. It's derived from Latin roots related to sneezing, with the '-atoires' suffix indicating causation. Stress falls on the final syllable, consistent with French pronunciation rules. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Causing or relating to sneezing; inducing sneezing.
Sneeze-inducing, sternutatory.
“Les plantes sternutatoires peuvent provoquer des allergies.”
“Il a utilisé un remède sternutatoire.”
syn:irritant nasalant:apéritif nasal
- 1
A substance that causes sneezing.
A sneeze-inducing substance.
“Ce produit est un sternutatoire puissant.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-toires', which is typical for French adjectives and nouns.
Syllables
ster — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'str', stressed.. nu — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ta — Open syllable.. toires — Closed syllable, final stress, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'str' are maintained within a syllable unless they are overly complex.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a word.
- The pronunciation of the nasal vowel /œ̃/ in '-atoires' requires attention.
- The 'rn' cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
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