nationalizasions
Syllables
na-tio-na-li-za-sions
Pronunciation
/na.sjɔ.na.li.za.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
na- + tion- + -alis-
The word 'nationalisations' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. It is a noun of Latin origin, meaning 'nationalizations'. Stress falls on the final syllable. The presence of nasal vowels and a silent 's' are key features of its pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of bringing under national ownership or control.
Nationalizations
“Les nationalisations ont été une politique courante au XXe siècle.”
“Le gouvernement a annoncé de nouvelles nationalisations dans le secteur énergétique.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sions', though it is a relatively weak stress in French. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
na — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'a'. tio — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'ɔ'. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'a'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'. za — Open syllable, onset 'z', vowel 'a'. sions — Closed syllable, onset 's', nasal vowel 'ɔ̃'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are split to avoid stranded consonants, prioritizing the preservation of onsets and codas.
Nasal Vowel Consideration
Nasal vowels form their own syllable, influencing the syllable division.
- The silent 's' at the end of the word does not affect syllable division but influences pronunciation.
- The subtle articulation of nasal vowels may vary slightly by region, but does not alter the syllable division.
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