correctionnelle
The French word 'correctionnelle' is divided into five syllables (cor-rec-tion-nel-le) with stress on 'nel'. It's morphologically complex, derived from Latin roots, and functions as an adjective or noun relating to correctional law. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing open syllables and accommodating consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of correctional law or a correctional court.
Correctional
“Une peine correctionnelle”
“La juridiction correctionnelle”
- 1
A correctional court.
Correctional court
“Il a été jugé par le correctionnel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nel'.
Syllables
cor — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'cr'. rec — Open syllable, onset consonant 'ʁ'. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel. nel — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. le — Open syllable, final consonant
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters (like 'cr') are treated as a single onset.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally broken up based on sonority, but common sequences like 'tion' are treated as single syllables.
Final Consonant
A single final consonant typically forms its own syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (uvular vs. alveolar) do not affect syllabification.
- The 'tion' sequence is treated as a single syllable due to its common occurrence.
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