existentialismes
Syllables
ex-is-ten-tial-is-mes
Pronunciation
/ɛɡ.zis.tɛ̃.sjal.izm/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ex- + sist- + -entialismes
The word 'existentialismes' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and French syllabification rules. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun composed of a Latin prefix, root, and several French suffixes. The silent 's' is a key feature affecting syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
The doctrines or systems of thought relating to existence.
Existentialisms
“Les existentialismes du XXe siècle ont profondément influencé la littérature.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tial').
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. is — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ten — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. tial — Closed syllable, palatalization of 't' before 'i'.. is — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mes — Closed syllable, final 's' is silent.
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Consonant Clusters
Initial consonant clusters are permitted.
Silent 's'
Final 's' is silent and does not form a syllable.
- Silent 's' at the end of the word.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation variations.
- Palatalization of 't' before 'i'.
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