aristotélicienne
Syllables
a-ris-to-té-li-cienne
Pronunciation
/aʁistɔtɛlisjɛn/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
a- + aristotél- + -icienne
The word 'aristotélicienne' is divided into six syllables: a-ris-to-té-li-cienne. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a feminine noun/adjective derived from Aristotle's name with a suffix indicating a female scholar. Syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with the 'cl' cluster in 'cienne' being a common exception.
Definitions
- 1
A female scholar or follower of Aristotle's philosophy.
Aristotelian (female)
“Elle est une aristotélicienne renommée.”
- 1
Relating to Aristotle or his philosophy.
Aristotelian
“Une approche aristotélicienne de la politique.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('té').
Syllables
a — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ris — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable, vowel onset.. té — Closed syllable, vowel onset.. li — Open syllable, vowel onset.. cienne — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Principle
Syllables tend to be open (ending in a vowel) when possible.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are grouped into onsets rather than being split across syllables.
Avoiding Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
- The 'cl' cluster in 'cienne' is a common exception to the rule against final consonant clusters.
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