déconcentrations
Syllables
dé-con-cen-tra-tions
Pronunciation
/de.kɔ̃.sɑ̃.tʁa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
dé- + concentr- + -ations
The word 'déconcentrations' is divided into five syllables: 'dé-con-cen-tra-tions'. It consists of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'concentr-', and the suffix '-ations'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tions'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, preserving consonant clusters and avoiding single initial consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of reducing concentration; a state of reduced concentration.
Deconcentrations
“Les déconcentrations de l'armée ont facilité l'attaque.”
“Les déconcentrations budgétaires ont affecté les services publics.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tions', which is typical for French nouns. The stress is primary (level 1) on this syllable, while all others are unstressed (level 0).
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Stressed level 0.. con — Open syllable, part of the root. Contains a nasal vowel. Stressed level 0.. cen — Open syllable, part of the root. Contains a nasal vowel. Stressed level 0.. tra — Open syllable, part of the root. Stressed level 0.. tions — Closed syllable, containing the suffix. Primary stressed syllable (level 1).
Word Parts
dé-
Latin origin, meaning 'removal, reversal'. Functions as a negative or reversing prefix.
concentr-
Latin *concentrare* - to gather together. Core meaning of focusing or bringing together.
-ations
Latin origin, from *-atio*. Nominalization suffix, forming a noun. Also indicates pluralization.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex, as seen in 'tra'.
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
Avoid starting a syllable with a single consonant if it can be grouped with a preceding vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables, as with 'dé-' and '-tions'.
- The 'dé-' prefix consistently follows the syllabification pattern.
- Nasal vowels (/ɔ̃/, /ɑ̃/) form the nucleus of their respective syllables and influence syllable division.
- French generally avoids ending a syllable with a single consonant, influencing the division between 'con-' and '-centrations'.
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