nonconformiste
The word 'non-conformiste' is divided into four syllables: non-con-for-miste. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'conform-', and the suffix '-iste'. Stress falls on the final syllable, 'miste'. Syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
A person who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs, or practices.
Nonconformist
“Il est un artiste non-conformiste.”
“Un esprit non-conformiste.”
- 1
Not conforming to accepted beliefs, customs, or practices.
Nonconformist
“Un style de vie non-conformiste.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, 'miste'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. for — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. miste — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Final Syllable Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- Nasal vowels require a different articulatory setting but do not alter syllabification.
- Liaison possibilities do not affect internal syllabification.
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