vocifératrices
The word 'vocifératrices' is divided into six syllables: vo-ci-fé-ra-tri-ces. It's a feminine plural noun derived from the Latin root 'vociferari' meaning 'to shout'. The stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Female shouters, loud speakers, those who vociferate.
Shoutresses, vociferators (female)
“Les vocifératrices ont perturbé la réunion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-trices'. A weaker secondary stress may be present on the penultimate syllable 'ra'.
Syllables
vo — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ci — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. fé — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. tri — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. ces — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Final Consonant Rule
A single consonant at the end of a word typically belongs to the preceding syllable.
- The 'r' sound is a uvular fricative (/ʁ/).
- The final '-trices' is a common feminine plural ending.
- Stress is primarily on the final syllable, with potential secondary stress on the penultimate syllable.
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