déflationnistes
The word 'déflationnistes' is divided into five syllables: dé-fla-tion-nis-tes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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People who believe in or advocate for deflationary policies.
Deflationists
“Les économistes déflationnistes prédisent une baisse des prix.”
“Les déflationnistes sont souvent opposés aux politiques monétaires expansionnistes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). French stress generally falls on the last syllable unless it's a schwa, in which case it falls on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, unstressed.. fla — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.. nis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tes — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels form a syllable nucleus.
- The 'nn' cluster is a common feature in French and doesn't typically trigger syllable separation.
- The final 's' is a plural marker and remains with the final syllable.
- The word follows standard French stress patterns.
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