gramatikalize
Syllables
gra-ma-ti-ka-li-ze
Pronunciation
/ɡʁa.ma.ti.ka.li.ze/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
grammatical- + grammat- + -iser
The verb 'grammaticaliser' is divided into six syllables (gra-ma-ti-ka-li-ze) with penultimate stress. Syllabification follows standard French rules, maximizing onsets and dividing around vowels. It shares structural similarities with other '-iser' verbs.
Definitions
- 1
To make something grammatical; to conform to the rules of grammar.
To grammaticalize
“Il faut grammaticaliser ces phrases.”
“Le langage courant tend à grammaticaliser des expressions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ka').
Syllables
gra — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ma — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ti — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ka — Open syllable, vowel ending.. li — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ze — Open syllable, vowel ending.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
No consonant is left without a preceding vowel.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowels.
- The 'lis' cluster is a common occurrence in French and doesn't require special treatment.
- The word follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in '-iser'.
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