disproportionnée
Syllables
dis-pro-por-tion-née
Pronunciation
/dis.pʁɔ.pɔʁ.sjɔ.ne/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
dis- + proportion + -née
disproportionnée is a five-syllable adjective with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'dis-', root 'proportion', and suffix '-née'. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel groupings and avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Not proportional; unbalanced; excessive.
Disproportionate
“Les inégalités de revenus sont disproportionnées.”
“Une réaction disproportionnée à un petit incident.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('née').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. pro — Open syllable.. por — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. née — Open syllable, final 'e' is pronounced.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless separated by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally broken by a vowel.
Final 'e' Rule
A final 'e' is generally pronounced and forms a separate syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
French avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.
- The pronunciation of the final 'e' is essential for correct syllabification.
- The nasal vowel in 'tion' requires careful articulation.
- The word's length and complex structure require careful application of syllabification rules.
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