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unidirectionnel

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
15 characters
French
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7syllables

unidirectionnel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

u-ni-di-re-c-tion-nel

Pronunciation

/ynidiʁɛksjɔnɛl/

Stress

0000001

Morphemes

uni- + direction + -nel

The word 'unidirectionnel' is syllabified as u-ni-di-re-c-tion-nel, with stress on the final syllable ('nel'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'uni-', the root 'direction', and the suffix '-nel'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical of French phonology.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Moving or operating in a single direction.

    Unidirectional

    Un flux unidirectionnel de données.

    Une rue à sens unidirectionnel.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nel').

Syllables

7
u/y/
ni/ni/
di/di/
re/ʁə/
c/k/
tion/sjɔ̃/
nel/nɛl/

u Single vowel syllable, unstressed.. ni Open syllable, unstressed.. di Open syllable, unstressed.. re Open syllable, unstressed.. c Onset consonant, part of the following syllable.. tion Complex syllable with consonant cluster, unstressed.. nel Closed syllable, stressed.

Maximize Onsets

Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create an onset whenever possible.

Vowel as Syllable Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left isolated as syllables.

  • The '-ction' cluster is a common feature in French and is consistently syllabified as shown.
  • Stress consistently falls on the penultimate syllable in these adjective formations.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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