environmental
Syllables
en-vi-ron-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.vi.ʁɔ̃.mɑ̃.tal/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
en- + viron- + -nemental
The word 'environnemental' is divided into five syllables: en-vi-ron-men-tal. Stress falls on the final syllable ('tal'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'en-', the root 'viron-', and the suffix '-nemental'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
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Relating to the natural world as a whole, including all living organisms and their physical environment.
Environmental
“Les problèmes environnementaux sont urgents.”
“Une politique environnementale durable.”
ant:artificiel
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('tal'), which is typical for French adjectives.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ron — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Open syllable, unstressed.. tal — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- Nasal vowels influence syllabification.
- Potential elision of 'en-' in spoken French does not affect written syllabification.
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