contrerévolusionnaire
Syllables
con-tre-ré-vo-lu-sion-naire
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.tʁə.ʁe.vɔ.ly.sjɔ.nɛʁ/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
contre- + révolution + -naire
The word 'contre-révolutionnaire' is divided into seven syllables based on French vowel-based syllabification rules. Stress falls on the final syllable '-naire'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Latin origins. Syllable division is consistent regardless of whether the word functions as an adjective or a noun.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to revolution; reactionary.
Counter-revolutionary
“Un mouvement contre-révolutionnaire.”
“Les contre-révolutionnaires ont été vaincus.”
- 1
A person who opposes revolution.
Counter-revolutionary
“Les contre-révolutionnaires se sont cachés.”
syn:réactionnaireant:révolutionnaire
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-naire', which is typical for French words.
Syllables
con — Nasal vowel, closed syllable.. tre — Open syllable.. ré — Open syllable.. vo — Open syllable.. lu — Closed syllable.. sion — Nasal vowel, closed syllable.. naire — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French generally divides syllables around vowel sounds, creating open and closed syllables.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the last syllable of a word.
- The compound nature of the word (prefix + root + suffix) requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ influence syllable boundaries.
- Liaison possibilities in connected speech.
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