interpellations
Syllables
in-ter-pel-la-tions
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.pɛ.la.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
inter- + pell- + -ations
The word 'interpellations' is divided into five syllables: in-ter-pel-la-tions. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tions'. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'pell-', and the suffix '-ations'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, maintaining consonant clusters where possible.
Definitions
- 1
Challenges, questions directed to someone in authority, or formal inquiries.
Interpellations, challenges, questions
“Les interpellations des députés ont été nombreuses.”
“Il a reçu plusieurs interpellations concernant son projet de loi.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tions', as is typical in French. The stress is primary (1).
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel. Initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tr' as coda.. pel — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'.. la — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. tions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable. Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they disrupt the flow of vowel sounds.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French words.
- Nasal vowels /ɛ̃/ and /ɔ̃/ influence syllable boundaries.
- The 't' in 'interpellations' is not a syllable onset.
- Liaison does not affect syllabification but influences pronunciation.
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