individualist
Syllables
in-di-vi-dua-list
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.di.vi.dɥa.list/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
in- + dividu- + -al-iste-s
The French word 'individualistes' (individualists) is syllabified as 'in-di-vi-dua-list', with stress on the final syllable. It's derived from Latin roots and follows standard French syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The final 's' is silent.
Definitions
- 1
People who emphasize individuality and independence.
Individualists
“Les individualistes préfèrent travailler seuls.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-list'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, vowel sound.. di — Open syllable, vowel sound.. vi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. dua — Open syllable, semi-vowel followed by a vowel.. list — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. es — Plural marker, silent 's'.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Final Silent Consonant
Final consonants that are not pronounced do not create a new syllable.
- The final 's' is silent, a common feature in French.
- The 'individ' portion is a stable unit.
- Regional variations might affect the pronunciation of the 'u' sound in 'dua-'
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