interdépendance
Syllables
in-ter-dé-pen-dance
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.de.pɑ̃.dɑ̃s/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
inter- + dépend- + -ance
The word 'interdépendance' is divided into five syllables: in-ter-dé-pen-dance. The stress falls on the third syllable ('dé'). The syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters, with consideration for nasal vowels and the uvular 'r' sound. It is a noun meaning 'interdependence'.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being mutually dependent; reciprocal reliance.
Interdependence
“L'interdépendance des nations est cruciale pour la paix mondiale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dé'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, uvular 'r'.. dé — Open syllable, primary stress.. pen — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. dance — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, consonant cluster.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken up by a vowel.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant Rule
French avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible, preferring to group it with the preceding vowel.
- Nasal vowels function as syllable nuclei.
- The uvular 'r' sound can influence pronunciation but doesn't alter syllabification.
- French stress is less prominent than in English, but still influences perception.
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