anticléricalisme
Syllables
an-ti-clé-ri-cal-is-me
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.ti.kle.ʁi.kal.izm/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
anti- + clérical + -isme
The word 'anticléricalisme' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-clé-ri-cal-is-me. It is a noun of Latin and Greek origin, meaning 'anti-clericalism'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-isme', with a secondary stress on '-cléri-'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Opposition to the clergy or the influence of the church in public affairs.
Anti-clericalism
“Le mouvement anticlérical a pris de l'ampleur au XIXe siècle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-isme'. A secondary stress is present on '-cléri-'. Stress is phonemically distinct in French, but relatively weak compared to languages like English.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. clé — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, primary stress.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable whenever possible, avoiding unnecessary syllable breaks.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable of a word in French.
- The uvular 'r' sound may vary slightly in pronunciation depending on regional accents.
- The consonant cluster '-clér-' requires careful consideration to avoid unnatural syllable breaks.
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