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déstabilisation

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
French
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6syllables

stabilisasion

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

dé-sta-bi-li-sa-sion

Pronunciation

/de.sta.bi.li.za.sjɔ̃/

Stress

000010

Morphemes

dés- + stabil- + -isation

The word 'déstabilisation' is divided into six syllables: dé-sta-bi-li-sa-sion. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa-'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with a French nominalizing suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The act of making something unstable; the process of disrupting equilibrium.

    Destabilization

    La déstabilisation du gouvernement a conduit à des élections anticipées.

    La crise économique a provoqué une déstabilisation sociale.

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa-') because the final syllable contains a schwa sound.

Syllables

6
/de/
sta/sta/
bi/bi/
li/li/
sa/sa/
sion/sjɔ̃/

Open syllable, initial syllable.. sta Closed syllable.. bi Open syllable.. li Open syllable.. sa Open, stressed syllable.. sion Closed syllable, nasal vowel.

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Every vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters can close a syllable if they follow a vowel.

Stress Placement Rule

Stress falls on the penultimate syllable when the final syllable contains a schwa.

  • The 's' before 't' is handled as part of the 'sta-' syllable due to the vowel following it.
  • Liaison can affect perceived syllable boundaries in connected speech.
  • The final '-sion' is a common ending and follows standard syllabification patterns.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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