décimalisations
Syllables
dé-ci-ma-li-sa-ti-ons
Pronunciation
/de.si.ma.li.za.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
dé- + cimal + -isations
The word 'décimalisations' is a French noun derived from Latin and Greek roots. It is syllabified as 'dé-ci-ma-li-sa-ti-ons' with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word's structure follows standard French syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks. It denotes the process of converting to a decimal system.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of converting something to a decimal system.
Decimalizations
“Les décimalisations des mesures ont simplifié les calculs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma'). French stress is generally weaker than in other Romance languages.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, primary stress.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. ons — Nasal syllable, final syllable, influenced by silent 's'.
Word Parts
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are treated as a single syllable.
Final Silent Consonant
Final silent consonants do not create a new syllable.
- The final 's' is silent but influences the preceding vowel's nasalization.
- French stress is generally weaker and more subtle than in other languages.
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