tuberculinions
Syllables
tu-ber-cu-li-ni-ons
Pronunciation
/ty.bɛʁ.ky.li.ni.jɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
tuber- + cul- + -elin-ions
The word 'tuberculinions' is divided into six syllables: tu-ber-cu-li-ni-ons. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with a chemical suffix and a French plural ending. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding unnecessary breaks in consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Plural of tuberculinion; a small dose of tuberculin used in a medical test.
Tuberculinions
“Les tests aux tuberculinions ont été positifs.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ons' in French, as is typical.
Syllables
tu — Open syllable, initial syllable. Consonant followed by a vowel.. ber — Open syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. cu — Open syllable. Consonant followed by a vowel.. li — Open syllable. Consonant followed by a vowel.. ni — Open syllable. Consonant followed by a vowel.. ons — Closed syllable, final syllable. Nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Syllables are generally formed around each vowel.
Avoidance of Complex Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are particularly complex or unusual in French.
- The 'tubercul-' sequence is treated as a single prosodic unit due to its common occurrence.
- Final 's' triggers liaison with a following vowel if present in the next word.
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