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ultra-sensible

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5 syllables
14 characters
French
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5syllables

ultrasɑ̃sible

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ul-tra-sɑ̃-si-ble

Pronunciation

/yl.tʁa.sɑ̃.sibl/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

ultra- + sens- + -ible

The word 'ultra-sensible' is syllabified as ul-tra-sɑ̃-si-ble, following French phonological rules. It's composed of the prefix 'ultra-', root 'sens-', and suffix '-ible', with stress on the final syllable. The syllabification maximizes onsets, avoids stranded consonants, and accommodates the nasal vowel and permissible consonant cluster.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Extremely sensitive; highly perceptive.

    Extremely sensitive

    “Elle est ultra-sensible aux critiques.”

    “Ce détecteur est ultra-sensible.”

    syn:délicatsusceptiblevif
    ant:insensibleindifférent

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the last syllable, '-ble', which is typical for French adjectives.

Syllables

5
ul/yl/
tra/tʁa/
sɑ̃/sɑ̃/
si/si/
ble/bl/

ul — Open syllable, initial syllable of the prefix.. tra — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. sɑ̃ — Open syllable, nasal vowel forms the nucleus.. si — Closed syllable, part of the root.. ble — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.

Word Parts

pre

ultra-

Latin origin, meaning 'beyond', 'extremely'. Modifies the intensity of the root.

root

sens-

Latin origin (*sensus*), meaning 'feeling', 'perception'. Core meaning relating to sensation.

suf

-ible

Latin origin (*-bilis*), meaning 'capable of', 'able to be'. Forms an adjective indicating capability or susceptibility.

Similar Words

pos­si­blevi­si­blesen­si­ble

Maximize Onsets

Attempt to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Avoid leaving consonants without a following vowel.

Nasal Vowel Rule

Nasal vowels form their own syllable nuclei.

CVC Structure

Consonant-vowel-consonant syllables are permitted, especially at the end of words.

  • The initial 'ul' in 'ultra' is a less common syllable onset but is accepted due to the word's origin and established usage.
  • The final consonant cluster /bl/ is permissible in French.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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