démocratiquement
Syllables
dé-mo-cra-ti-que-ment
Pronunciation
/de.mɔ.kʁa.ti.kə.mɑ̃/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
dé- + émocr- + -atiquement
The adverb 'démocratiquement' is divided into six syllables: dé-mo-cra-ti-que-ment. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and adverbial suffix. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules, typical of French phonology.
Definitions
- 1
In a democratic manner; according to democratic principles.
Democratically
“Les décisions ont été prises démocratiquement.”
“Il a agi démocratiquement en consultant tous les membres.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti'). This is typical for French adverbs ending in '-ment'.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, vowel sound.. mo — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. cra — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. que — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters that are pronounced as a unit are kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Adverbs ending in '-ment' typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's length and the presence of the nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- Liaison is possible between the final 't' and a following vowel.
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