unicellulaires
Syllables
u-ni-cel-lu-lai-res
Pronunciation
/y.ni.sɛ.ly.lɛʁ/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
uni- + cellule + -aire-s
The word 'unicellulaires' is divided into six syllables: u-ni-cel-lu-lai-res. It's a noun with Latin roots, meaning 'unicellular'. Stress falls on the final syllable. The 'll' sequence is treated as a single consonant, and standard French syllabification rules based on vowel sounds are applied.
Definitions
- 1
Organisms consisting of a single cell.
Unicellular
“Les unicellulaires sont à la base de la vie.”
“L'étude des unicellulaires est importante pour comprendre l'évolution.”
syn:monocellulairesant:pluricellulaires
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-res', which is typical in French. The first five syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ni — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.. cel — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.. lu — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant. 'll' treated as single /l/.. lai — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. res — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initiation Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up to avoid stranded consonants, but 'll' is treated as a single consonant.
Final Syllable Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the final syllable.
- The 'll' sequence is treated as a single consonant sound.
- Liaison with the following word could slightly alter pronunciation.
- The word is primarily a noun and doesn't exhibit significant syllabification shifts in other grammatical roles.
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