insubordinasion
Syllables
in-su-bor-di-na-sion
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.sy.bɔʁ.di.na.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
in- + sub-ordin- + -ation
The French word 'insubordination' is divided into six syllables: in-su-bor-di-na-sion. It's a Latin-derived noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's structure is similar to other multi-syllabic French nouns of Latin origin.
Definitions
- 1
The act of refusing to obey orders or showing a lack of respect for authority.
Disobedience, defiance, insubordination
“Son attitude était une marque d'insubordination.”
“L'insubordination est passible de sanctions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. su — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. bor — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. di — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. na — Open syllable, consonant-vowel, stressed syllable.. sion — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
French prefers to maximize the number of syllables with onsets.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are divided into separate syllables if they represent distinct vowel sounds.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels generally form their own syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʁ/ (uvular vs. alveolar trill) do not affect syllable division.
- The word's syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical function as a noun.
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