nonconformisme
The word 'non-conformisme' is divided into four syllables: non-con-for-misme. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'conform-', and the suffix '-isme'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-initial and consonant-final patterns typical of French.
Definitions
- 1
The state or practice of not conforming to accepted standards or norms.
Nonconformism
“Son non-conformisme était évident dans son style vestimentaire.”
“Le mouvement artistique était caractérisé par le non-conformisme.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-misme', as is typical in French.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. con — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. for — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. misme — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each syllable begins with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are permissible within a syllable, as in 'fɔʁ'.
Final Stress
French generally stresses the final syllable of a word.
- The 'non-' prefix is consistently a separate syllable.
- The uvular 'r' does not affect syllable division.
- Nasal vowels are common and do not alter syllabification rules.
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