fondamentalisme
Syllables
fon-da-men-ta-lis-me
Pronunciation
/fɔ̃.da.mɑ̃.ta.li.sm/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
fond + ament + alisme
The word 'fondamentalisme' is divided into six syllables: fon-da-men-ta-lis-me. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'fundamentalism'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids stranded consonants, typical of French phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A strict adherence to the basic principles of a subject or discipline.
Fundamentalism
“Le fondamentalisme religieux est un problème mondial.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'), which is typical for French words ending in '-isme'.
Syllables
fon — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. da — Open syllable, containing a voiced alveolar stop and a vowel.. men — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a voiced velar nasal.. ta — Open syllable, containing a voiceless alveolar stop and a vowel.. lis — Open syllable, containing a lateral approximant and a high front vowel.. me — Closed syllable, containing a voiced alveolar fricative and a high front vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated between vowels, ensuring each syllable has a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in '-isme' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Nasal vowels require consideration as single vowel sounds.
- Liaison possibilities with following words may affect pronunciation but not syllabification.
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