désappointement
Syllables
dé-s-ap-point-e-ment
Pronunciation
/de.z‿a.pɔ̃.tə.mɑ̃/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
dés- + appoint- + -ement
The word 'désappointement' is divided into six syllables: dé-s-ap-point-e-ment. It consists of the prefix 'dés-', the root 'appoint-', and the suffix '-ement'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-ment'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and accounting for liaison.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of sadness or discouragement caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
Disappointment
“Il a ressenti un profond désappointement.”
“Son désappointement était palpable.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ment', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. s- — Transition syllable, liaison with following vowel.. ap — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. point — Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by schwa.. e — Open syllable, schwa.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables begin with vowels.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ends with a consonant.
Liaison Rule
Pronunciation of a normally silent consonant at the end of a word when followed by a vowel.
Schwa Syllable Rule
Schwa vowels often form their own syllables.
- Nasal vowel articulation.
- Liaison is a key feature of French pronunciation.
- The word is consistently a noun, so there are no variations in syllabification based on grammatical function.
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