dénaturalisation
Syllables
dé-na-tu-ra-li-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/de.na.ty.ʁa.li.za.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
dé- + naturel + -isation
The word 'dénaturalisation' is divided into seven syllables: dé-na-tu-ra-li-sa-tion. Stress falls on the final syllable ('tion'). It's formed from the prefix 'dé-', the root 'naturel', and the suffix '-isation'. Syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of depriving something or someone of its natural qualities or characteristics.
Denaturalization
“La dénaturalisation des paysages urbains est un problème croissant.”
“Il a subi une dénaturalisation de ses valeurs.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('tion'), which is typical in French.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. tu — Closed syllable, unstressed. 't' may be palatalized.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel generally initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable if they follow a vowel.
- Palatalization of 't' before 'u' in some regional pronunciations, but this does not affect syllabification.
- Liaison possibilities with the following word can affect pronunciation but not syllable division.
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