superstitieuses
Syllables
su-per-sti-ti-euses
Pronunciation
/sy.pɛʁ.sti.tjøz/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
super- + stit- + -tieuses
The word 'superstitieuses' is divided into five syllables: su-per-sti-ti-euses. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a feminine plural adjective derived from Latin roots, meaning 'superstitious'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Inclined to believe in superstitions; superstitious.
Superstitious (feminine plural)
“Les vieilles dames superstitieuses craignent le vendredi 13.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. euses — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster (silent 'es').
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Onset Rule
A syllable must have an onset (initial consonant sound).
- The silent 'es' at the end of the word still forms a syllable.
- The 'r' sound is a typical French rhotic and doesn't affect syllabification.
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