apprivoisements
Syllables
ap-pri-voi-se-ments
Pronunciation
/a.pʁi.vwa.zə.mɑ̃/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
a- + privois- + -ements
The word 'apprivoisements' is divided into five syllables: ap-pri-voi-se-ments. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'taming'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with the nasal vowel forming a syllable on its own.
Definitions
- 1
The act of taming or domesticating; the process of becoming familiar and friendly.
Taming, domestication, familiarization
“L'apprivoisement du loup est un processus long.”
“Les apprivoisements successifs ont rendu l'animal plus docile.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('se').
Syllables
ap — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. pri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster allowed.. voi — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. se — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. ments — Closed syllable, nasal vowel forms syllable nucleus.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving consonants without a following vowel.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- Pronunciation of 'p' is not silent.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ forms a syllable nucleus.
- Smooth liaison between syllables is typical of French.
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