interpersonnelles
Syllables
in-ter-per-son-nel-les
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.pɛʁ.sɔ.nɛl.lɛs/
Stress
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Morphemes
inter- + personne- + -elles
The word 'interpersonnelles' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-per-son-nel-les. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'personne-', and the suffix '-elles'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, keeping consonant clusters intact and treating prefixes/suffixes as separate units. The word is a feminine plural adjective meaning 'interpersonal'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to relationships between people.
Interpersonal
“Les compétences interpersonnelles sont essentielles.”
“Elle a des difficultés dans ses relations interpersonnelles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-les'. While French stress is generally weaker than in English, the final syllable receives the most prominent accentuation.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Follows the vowel-based division rule.. per — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Follows the vowel-based division rule.. son — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Follows the vowel-based division rule.. nel — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Follows the vowel-based division rule.. les — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Final syllable, receives primary stress.
Word Parts
inter-
Latin origin, meaning 'between' or 'among'. Functions as a prefix indicating reciprocity or interaction.
personne-
Latin origin (*persona*), meaning 'person'. Forms the core meaning of the word.
-elles
French suffix indicating feminine plural. Morphological function: grammatical gender and number.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and disrupt the natural pronunciation flow.
Final Silent Consonant
Final silent consonants do not create a new syllable; they are attached to the preceding vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables, maintaining their morphological boundaries.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ in the first syllable influences the syllabic structure.
- Liaison possibilities do not affect the internal syllabification of the word.
- The 'rs' cluster is generally treated as a single unit, but slight variations in pronunciation may occur.
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