disproporsjonnées
Syllables
dis-pro-por-sjon-nées
Pronunciation
/dis.pʁɔ.pɔʁ.sjɔ.ne/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
dis- + proportion + -nées
The word 'disproportionnées' is divided into five syllables: dis-pro-por-sjon-nées. It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'proportion', and the suffix '-nées'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Not proportionate; out of proportion.
Disproportionate
“Les dépenses disproportionnées de l'entreprise l'ont menée à la faillite.”
“Elle a exprimé son inquiétude face aux inégalités disproportionnées.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-nées', which is typical for French adjectives. The stress is relatively weak compared to English.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. pro — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. por — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. sjon — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. nées — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing a vowel sound.
Word Parts
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are generally kept together within a syllable.
Final Consonant
A final consonant is usually part of the last syllable, even if silent.
- The silent 's' at the end of the word affects the pluralization and syllabification.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowel sounds require careful application of the syllabification rules.
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