irrrespectøzemɑ̃
Syllables
ir-rres-pec-tø-ze-mɑ̃
Pronunciation
/iʁ.ʁɛ.spɛk.tø.zə.mɑ̃/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
ir- + respect + -ueusement
The word 'irrespectueusement' is divided into six syllables based on vowel nuclei and consonant cluster rules. It's an adverb formed from a negative prefix, a Latin root, and a French adverbial suffix. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification is consistent with similar French adverbs ending in '-ment'.
Definitions
- 1
In a disrespectful manner; rudely.
Disrespectfully
“Il a agi irrespectueusement envers ses parents.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ment', which is the typical stress pattern in French adverbs.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i' followed by consonant 'ʁ'.. rres — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɛ' preceded by consonant 'ʁ'.. pec — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɛ' followed by consonant cluster 'sp'.. tø — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ø' preceded by consonant 't'.. ze — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə' preceded by consonant 'z'.. mɑ̃ — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ɑ̃' preceded by consonant 'm'.
Word Parts
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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 broken up to create syllables around vowel nuclei, avoiding stranded consonants.
- The 'ir-' sequence can sometimes be pronounced as a single sound, but is clearly divided here.
- The linking vowel '-ue-' is a common feature in French adverb formation.
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