expérimentation
Syllables
ex-pé-ri-men-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ɛk.spe.ʁi.mɑ̃.ta.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
ex- + périment- + -ation
The word 'expérimentation' is divided into six syllables: ex-pé-ri-men-ta-tion. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'experimentation'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster handling rules typical of French.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of conducting experiments; the testing of an idea or hypothesis.
Experimentation
“Les résultats de l'expérimentation sont prometteurs.”
“L'expérimentation est essentielle pour la découverte scientifique.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta') because the final syllable ('tion') is pronounced. The stress is primary on this syllable.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. pé — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. ri — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. men — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel and a consonant.. ta — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Final Silent Consonants
Final silent consonants do not create a new syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress falls on the last syllable, or the penultimate syllable if the final syllable contains a schwa.
- Pronunciation of 'x' as /z/.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ influences syllable boundaries.
- The final 'n' is silent, affecting stress placement.
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