abstensionniste
Syllables
ab-sten-sion-niste
Pronunciation
/ab.stɑ̃.sjɔ̃.nist/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
abs- + ten- + -tionniste
The word 'abstentionniste' is divided into four syllables: ab-sten-sion-niste. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sion'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'abstentionist'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A person who refrains from voting, especially as a form of protest.
Abstentionist
“Un abstentionniste convaincu.”
“Le taux d'abstentionnistes a augmenté.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sion'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
ab — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sten — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. sion — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. niste — Closed syllable, final syllable with slight stress.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Vowel Sounds
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels function as syllable nuclei.
- Nasalization of 'n' sounds is a characteristic of French phonology but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The double 'n' is treated as a single consonant within the syllable.
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