vasokɔ̃stʁiksjɔ̃
Syllables
va-so-kɔ̃-stʁik-sjɔ̃
Pronunciation
/va.zo.kɔ̃.stʁik.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
vaso + constriction
The word 'vasoconstriction' is divided into five syllables: va-so-kɔ̃-stʁik-sjɔ̃. It is a noun of Latin origin, meaning the narrowing of blood vessels. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The narrowing of blood vessels, resulting in decreased blood flow.
Vasoconstriction
“La vasoconstriction peut être causée par le froid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-stric-'. French stress is generally weaker and more evenly distributed than in English.
Syllables
va — Open syllable, initial syllable.. so — Open syllable.. kɔ̃ — Nasal syllable.. stʁik — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. sjɔ̃ — Nasal syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and involve a sonorant consonant.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels form their own syllable.
- The 'str' consonant cluster is a common feature in French loanwords and is generally accepted within a syllable.
- The final 'n' is typically silent in French pronunciation.
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