embourgeoisement
Syllables
em-bour-geoi-se-ment
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈbʊərʒwɑːz.mənt/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
em- + bourgeois + -ement
The word 'embourgeoisement' is divided into five syllables: em-bour-geoi-se-ment. It's a noun of French origin, with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows onset-rime division and vowel cluster rules, with considerations for the borrowed 'bourgeois' root.
Definitions
- 1
The process of becoming middle-class in one's tastes, habits, and values.
“The artist lamented the *embourgeoisement* of his former colleagues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('geoi').
Syllables
em — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.. bour — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.. geoi — Open syllable, vowel cluster division.. se — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.. ment — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on maximizing onsets, creating closed syllables where possible.
Vowel Cluster Division
Vowel clusters are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
- The 'bourgeois' portion is a borrowed element with potential pronunciation variations.
- The vowel in 'geoi' is a complex diphthong and can be subject to individual pronunciation differences.
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