exhibitionnisme
Syllables
ex-hi-bi-tion-nisme
Pronunciation
/eg.zi.bi.sjɔ̃.nism/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
ex- + hibition + nisme
The word 'exhibitionnisme' is divided into five syllables: ex-hi-bi-tion-nisme. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun formed from Latin and Greek roots with a French suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The practice or tendency to exhibit oneself, especially in a shocking or indecent way.
Exhibitionism
“Son exhibitionnisme était pathétique.”
“Le film explore les motivations de l'exhibitionnisme.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('nisme'), which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. hi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. bi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. nisme — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they interrupt a vowel sequence.
Nasal Vowel Rule
The 's' preceding a nasal vowel is typically linked to the following syllable.
Final Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a word form a final syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'x' as /gz/.
- The influence of the nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in 'tion' on syllabification.
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