intellectwalité
Syllables
in-tel-lec-twa-li-té
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛl.ɛk.twa.li.te/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
intel- + lect- + -ualités
The word 'intellectualités' is divided into six syllables: in-tel-lec-twa-li-té. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lec-'). The word is of Latin origin and consists of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Intellectuals; the qualities associated with intelligence and learning.
Intellectuals, intellectual qualities
“Les intellectualités françaises sont souvent critiques envers le gouvernement.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lec-'). French stress is generally less pronounced than in English, but this syllable receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Unstressed.. tel — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. lec — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Primary stressed syllable.. twa — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. li — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.. té — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
intel-
From Latin 'intellectus', meaning intellect or understanding. Prefix denoting cognitive ability.
lect-
From Latin 'legere', meaning to read, gather, or select. Core meaning related to knowledge.
-ualités
French suffix derived from Latin '-alis' + '-itas' + '-és', forming a noun denoting a quality or state, and adding pluralization.
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel groupings are separated into syllables based on pronunciation.
Liquid Consonants
Liquid consonants (l, r) often belong to the following vowel.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ does not affect syllabification.
- The consonant cluster '-ct-' is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
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