anticolonialiste
Syllables
an-ti-co-lo-ni-a-lis-te
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.ti.kɔ.lɔ.ɲa.list/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + colonial + -iste
The word 'anticolonialiste' is divided into eight syllables: an-ti-co-lo-ni-a-lis-te. It consists of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'colonial', and the suffix '-iste'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person who opposes colonialism.
Anti-colonialist
“Un militant anticolonialiste”
“La lutte anticolonialiste”
- 1
Relating to anti-colonialism.
Anti-colonial
“Le mouvement anticolonialiste”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('te'), with a secondary stress on the penultimate syllable ('a').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ti — Closed syllable.. co — Open syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. ni — Closed syllable, palatal nasal.. a — Open syllable.. lis — Closed syllable.. te — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
French avoids leaving a single consonant between two vowels.
- Palatalization of 'n' before 'i' in 'ni' is a phonetic feature, not affecting syllabification.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not alter syllabification.
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