superstitieuse
Syllables
su-per-sti-ti-euse
Pronunciation
/sy.pɛʁ.sti.sjøz/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
super- + stit- + -tieuse
The word 'superstitieuse' is divided into five syllables: su-per-sti-ti-euse. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'super-', the root 'stit-', and the suffix '-tieuse'. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, consistent with French phonological patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Inclined to believe in superstitions; credulous.
Superstitious
“Elle est une femme très superstitieuse.”
“Sa nature superstitieuse l'empêchait de prendre des décisions logiques.”
- 1
A person who is superstitious.
Superstitious person
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sti'), following the general French rule for stress placement.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, onset 's'. per — Closed syllable, onset 'p', coda 'ʁ'. sti — Closed syllable, onset 'st', coda 'i'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', coda 'i'. euse — Closed syllable, onset 'z', coda 'ø'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximizing Onsets
Creating syllables with as many initial consonants as possible.
Avoiding Stranded Consonants
Ensuring no consonant is left without a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Allowing for permissible consonant clusters as onsets.
- The 'super-' prefix and '-tieuse' suffix are common and do not present unusual syllabification challenges.
- The 'st' cluster is a common onset in French.
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