amoindrissement
Syllables
a-moin-dris-se-ment
Pronunciation
/a.mwan.dʁi.sə.mɑ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
a- + moindr- + -issement
The word 'amoindrissement' is divided into five syllables: a-moin-dris-se-ment. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, handling consonant clusters and diphthongs according to standard French phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Diminishment, reduction, lessening.
Diminishment, reduction, lessening.
“L'amoindrissement de ses pouvoirs”
“Un amoindrissement des effectifs”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ment', which is typical for French nouns. The stress is primary (1).
Syllables
a — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. moin — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and nasal consonant.. dris — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. se — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. ment — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless they can be easily separated by a schwa.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs (like 'oi') are kept within a single syllable.
- The '-ndr-' consonant cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound may vary regionally, but does not affect syllabification.
- The schwa vowel /ə/ in 'se' is a common feature of French pronunciation and influences syllable division.
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