néocolonialisme
Syllables
né-o-co-lo-ni-a-lisme
Pronunciation
/ne.ɔ.kɔ.lɔ.ɲal.izm/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
néo- + colonial- + -isme
The word 'néo-colonialisme' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and the avoidance of initial consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable '-isme'. It's a compound noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, denoting a system of indirect control. Syllabification is consistent with similar French words ending in '-isme'.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of a powerful nation maintaining control over other countries through indirect means.
Neo-colonialism
“Le néo-colonialisme économique est une forme de domination subtile.”
“La lutte contre le néo-colonialisme est essentielle pour l'autodétermination des peuples.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-isme', as is typical in French.
Syllables
né — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. o — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. co — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. lo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ni — Open syllable, palatalized consonant before 'i'. a — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. lisme — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant 'm' at the end.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters
Syllable division attempts to avoid starting a syllable with a consonant cluster.
- Potential for liaison in connected speech, which could affect perceived syllabification.
- Subtle regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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