inconstitutionnel
Syllables
in-con-sti-tu-tion-nel
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.kɔ̃.sti.ty.sjɔ.nɛl/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
in- + constitution + -nel
The French adjective 'inconstitutionnel' (unconstitutional) is divided into six syllables: in-con-sti-tu-tion-nel, with stress on the final syllable. It comprises the prefix 'in-', root 'constitution', and suffix '-nel'. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing onsets and accounting for nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Contrary to the constitution; unconstitutional.
Unconstitutional
“Cette loi est inconstitutionnelle.”
“Une décision inconstitutionnelle peut être annulée.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable (/nɛl/). French generally stresses the last syllable of a word.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. sti — Closed syllable.. tu — Closed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. nel — Closed syllable.
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