monométallismes
Syllables
mo-no-mé-tal-lis-mes
Pronunciation
/mɔ.no.me.ta.lism/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
mono- + métal- + -lisme
The word 'monométallismes' is divided into six syllables: mo-no-mé-tal-lis-mes. It's a noun of Greek origin, composed of the prefix 'mono-', the root 'métal-', and the suffix '-lisme', with a plural marker '-s'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A monetary system based on a single metal, typically gold or silver.
Monometallisms
“Les débats sur les monométallismes ont été intenses au XIXe siècle.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-mes', which is typical for French nouns. The stress is indicated by '1', while '0' represents unstressed syllables.
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. no — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. mé — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. tal — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. lis — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. mes — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
mono-
Greek origin, meaning 'one' or 'single'. Prefixes typically attach to roots to modify their meaning.
métal-
Greek origin, meaning 'metal'. Forms the core meaning of the word.
-lisme
Greek origin, used to form abstract nouns denoting systems or doctrines. Attaches to roots to create nouns.
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are easily separable in pronunciation (e.g., 'mt' in 'métal').
Final Syllable Stress Rule
In French, stress typically falls on the last syllable of a word.
- The 'mt' consonant cluster is not broken, as it is pronounced as a single unit.
- The vowel 'é' is a closed mid vowel, influencing its pronunciation within the syllable.
- Liaison possibilities exist depending on the following word, but do not affect the syllable division.
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