intentionnalité
Syllables
in-ten-tion-na-li-té
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛ̃.sjɔ.na.li.te/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
in- + tention- + -nalité
The word 'intentionnalité' is divided into six syllables: in-ten-tion-na-li-té. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'intentionality'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single initial consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being intentional; the property of acting with a purpose.
Intentionality
“Son intentionnalité était claire.”
“L'intentionnalité de l'artiste est visible dans son œuvre.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). French stress is generally less pronounced than in English.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ten — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, consonant cluster.. na — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. té — Open syllable, final syllable with slight stress.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
French avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of nasal vowels require careful attention to syllable weight and stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived stress.
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