existentialisme
Syllables
ex-is-ten-ti-a-lis-me
Pronunciation
/ɛɡ.zis.tɑ̃.sjɑ.lism/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
ex- + sist- + -isme
The French noun 'existentialisme' is syllabified as ex-is-ten-ti-a-lis-me, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It follows standard French syllabification rules, maximizing onsets and beginning syllables with vowels. It's composed of the prefix 'ex-', the root 'sist-', and the suffix '-isme'.
Definitions
- 1
A philosophical theory or set of beliefs emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and choice.
Existentialism
“L'existentialisme a influencé la littérature du XXe siècle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti'). While French generally stresses the final syllable, longer words often shift the stress to the antepenultimate syllable.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.. is — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a nasal vowel.. ti — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. lis — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. me — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables begin with vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Maximizing Onsets
Syllables tend to begin with as many consonants as possible.
- The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification.
- The presence of the nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ doesn't affect the syllable division rules.
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