contremanifestasjɔ̃
Syllables
con-tre-ma-ni-fes-ta-sjɔ̃
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃tʁə.mani.fɛs.ta.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
contre- + manifest + -ations
The word 'contre-manifestations' is syllabified as con-tre-ma-ni-fes-ta-sjɔ̃, with stress on the final syllable. It's a complex noun formed from a Latin prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Counter-demonstrations; protests organized in opposition to other demonstrations.
Counter-demonstrations
“La police a séparé les deux groupes de contre-manifestations.”
“Des contre-manifestations ont eu lieu en réponse à la marche d'extrême droite.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sjɔ̃' in standard French pronunciation.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ma — Open syllable, vowel.. ni — Open syllable, vowel.. fes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable, vowel.. sjɔ̃ — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by nasal vowel, stressed syllable.
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they can be naturally separated in pronunciation.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open; those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
- The prefix 'contre' can sometimes elide to 'cont'' before a vowel.
- Pronunciation of nasal vowels requires specific attention.
- Liaison possibilities with following words.
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