intergouvernementales
Syllables
in-ter-gou-ver-ne-men-ta-les
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.ɡu.vɛʁ.nə.mɑ̃.tal/
Stress
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Morphemes
inter- + gouvernement + -ales
The French word 'intergouvernementales' is divided into eight syllables: in-ter-gou-ver-ne-men-ta-les. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'gouvernement', and the suffix '-ales'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, handling consonant clusters and nasal vowels appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to cooperation between governments.
Intergovernmental
“Les accords intergouvernementales sont essentiels.”
“Une approche intergouvernementale de la politique étrangère.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-les', as is typical in French. All other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel. Initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /ʁ/.. gou — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /ʁ/.. ne — Open syllable, schwa sound.. men — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. ta — Open syllable, vowel sound.. les — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
inter-
Latin origin, meaning 'between' or 'among'. Prefixes are typically clitics and can sometimes merge with the root.
gouvernement
French origin, derived from Latin 'gubernare' (to govern). The root carries the core meaning of the word.
-ales
French adjectival suffix, indicating a relationship to the root. Forms feminine plural adjective.
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are primarily formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound. French allows for certain consonant clusters within syllables.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable of a word in French.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels (/ɛ̃/, /ɑ̃/, etc.) form their own syllables.
- The 'inter-' prefix is often treated as a single syllable despite containing two vowels.
- The pronunciation of the /ʁ/ sound can vary regionally (uvular vs. alveolar) but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules to avoid errors.
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