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gouvernementale

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
French
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6syllables

guvernementale

Linguistic Analysis

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

adjective
  1. 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

6
gu/ɡy/
ver/vɛʁ/
ne/nə/
men/mɑ̃/
ta/ta/
le/lə/

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'.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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