guvernementale
Syllables
gu-ver-ne-men-ta-le
Pronunciation
/ɡuvɛʁ.nə.mɑ̃.tal/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
gouverne- + gouverne- + -mentale
The word 'gouvernementale' is divided into six syllables: gu-ver-ne-men-ta-le. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of the root 'gouverne-' (governance) and the adjectival suffix '-mentale'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to government or the governing of a nation, state, or community.
Governmental
“une organisation gouvernementale”
“une décision gouvernementale”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tale', typical of French adjectives. Syllables 1-5 are unstressed.
Syllables
gu — Open syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'u' forming a glide.. ver — Open syllable, onset 'v', vowel 'e', rhyme 'r'.. ne — Open syllable, onset 'n', schwa vowel 'e'.. men — Closed syllable, onset 'm', nasal vowel 'an'.. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'a'.. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', schwa vowel 'e'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid stranded consonants, with preference given to keeping onsets simple.
Schwa Syllabification
Schwa vowels (e.g., /ə/) often form their own syllables, especially in unstressed positions.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' (uvular fricative) is a key feature of French phonology.
- The presence of nasal vowels influences syllable structure.
- Liaison with following words does not affect the internal syllabification of the word.
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