intempestivement
Syllables
in-tem-pes-ti-ve-ment
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɑ̃.pɛs.ti.və.mɑ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + tempest- + -ivement
The word 'intempestivement' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds, following French syllabification rules. It's an adverb formed from a Latin root with French suffixes. Stress falls on the final syllable, though it's a weak stress. Syllabification is consistent with similar French adverbs.
Definitions
- 1
Acting or done without consideration for the proper time or circumstances; rashly, impetuously, untimely.
Imprudently, rashly, untimely, inconsiderately.
“Il a agi intempestivement.”
“Elle a parlé intempestivement.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ment', though it's a relatively weak stress in French. The penultimate syllable '-tive' also receives some emphasis.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel. Initial syllable.. tem — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. pes — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'ps'.. ti — Open syllable.. ve — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel. Receives primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster that cannot be broken without violating French phonotactics.
- The 'pt' consonant cluster is permissible within a syllable in French, despite not being a typical onset.
- Nasal vowels do not affect the syllabification process, but influence pronunciation.
- The stress pattern is relatively weak and can vary slightly regionally.
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