expressionnisme
Syllables
ex-pres-sion-nis-me
Pronunciation
/ɛk.spʁɛ.sjɔ̃.nis.mə/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
ex + press + ion-nisme
The word 'expressionnisme' is divided into five syllables: ex-pres-sion-nis-me. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and grouping consonants. The word is a noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, denoting an artistic movement.
Definitions
- 1
A modernist movement in art and literature, characterized by distortion and exaggeration to convey subjective emotions and experiences.
Expressionism
“Le musée abrite une importante collection d'art expressionniste.”
“L'expressionnisme a influencé de nombreux artistes du XXe siècle.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('me'), which is typical in French.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pres — Open syllable, vowel-ending.. sion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. nis — Closed syllable, consonant-ending.. me — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonants following a vowel are grouped into the same syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels create a closed syllable.
- The 'spr' consonant cluster is an exception to the rule of avoiding consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in 'sion' requires special consideration as it creates a closed syllable despite the vowel sound.
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