constitutionnel
Syllables
con-sti-tu-tion-nel
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.sti.ty.sjɔ.nɛl/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
con- + stitu- + -tion
The word 'constitutionnel' is divided into five syllables: con-sti-tu-tion-nel. It is derived from Latin roots and features common French syllable patterns like '-tion' and '-nel'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification is consistent across grammatical roles.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to a constitution; established by or in accordance with a constitution.
Constitutional
“Un droit constitutionnel”
“Un gouvernement constitutionnel”
- 1
A supporter of constitutionalism.
Constitutionalist
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/nɛl/).
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tu — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. tion — Closed syllable, common French syllable.. nel — Closed syllable, final consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
Coda Restriction Rule
French codas are relatively simple.
Common Syllable Patterns
Recognized sequences like '-tion' and '-nel' are treated as single units.
- Nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in 'con' requires recognition as a syllable nucleus.
- The 'tion' cluster is a common syllable in French.
- Syllabification remains consistent regardless of part of speech.
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