expressionniste
Syllables
ex-pres-sion-nis-te
Pronunciation
/ɛk.spʁɛ.sjɔ̃.nist/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ex + press + ionniste
The word 'expressionniste' is divided into five syllables: ex-pres-sion-nis-te. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sion'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ex-', the root 'press-', and the suffix '-ionniste'. Syllabification follows standard French CV patterns and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A person who adheres to or practices the principles of Expressionism.
Expressionist
“Le peintre était un expressionniste talentueux.”
“L'art expressionniste est souvent caractérisé par des couleurs vives et des formes déformées.”
- 1
Relating to Expressionism.
Expressionist
“L'art expressionniste est souvent caractérisé par des couleurs vives et des formes déformées.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sion').
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. pres — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. sion — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. nis — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. te — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV) Syllabification
French generally follows a CV pattern, where each syllable contains a consonant followed by a vowel.
Maximizing Onsets
French prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Nasal Vowel Integration
Nasal vowels are generally integrated into the syllable they belong to.
- The double 'n' does not create a separate syllable, but lengthens the nasal vowel sound.
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