interdépendances
Syllables
in-ter-dé-pen-dan-ces
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.de.pɑ̃.dɑ̃s/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
inter- + dépend- + -ances
The word 'interdépendances' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-dé-pen-dan-ces. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'dépend-', and the suffix '-ances'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules, typical of French phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Mutual dependence; a relationship where entities rely on each other.
Interdependencies
“Les interdépendances entre les nations sont de plus en plus fortes.”
“Il faut comprendre les interdépendances écologiques.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ces', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel. Initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'r' at the end.. dé — Open syllable, vowel sound.. pen — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. dan — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. ces — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable of a word in French.
- The 'inter-' prefix is always attached to the root and doesn't create a separate syllable.
- Nasal vowels require careful pronunciation but do not alter the syllabification process.
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