intellectualiste
Syllables
in-tel-lec-tu-a-liste
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛl.ɛk.tɥa.list/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
intel- + lect- + -ualiste
The word 'intellectualiste' is divided into six syllables: in-tel-lec-tu-a-liste. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liste'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'intel-', the root 'lect-', and the suffix '-ualiste'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person who engages in intellectual pursuits.
Intellectualist
“Il est un véritable intellectualiste.”
“Une approche intellectualiste du problème.”
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of intellectualism.
Intellectualist
“Une discussion intellectualiste.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liste').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tel — Closed syllable.. lec — Closed syllable.. tu — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. liste — Closed, stressed syllable.
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to pronounceability.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are divided into separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress
French generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The silent 'e' at the end of the word does not affect syllabification.
- The 'ct' cluster is a common and accepted consonant cluster in French.
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