néocolonialismes
Syllables
né-o-co-lo-ni-al-is-mes
Pronunciation
/ne.o.kɔ.lo.ɲal.izm/
Stress
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Morphemes
néo- + colonial- + -ismes
The word 'néo-colonialismes' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ismes'). The word is a complex noun derived from Greek, Latin, and French morphemes, denoting systems of neo-colonial control.
Definitions
- 1
The ideologies, systems, or practices of maintaining control over former colonies, even after formal independence.
Neo-colonialisms
“Les néo-colonialismes économiques persistent dans de nombreux pays.”
“Il a dénoncé les néo-colonialismes culturels.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ismes'), as is typical in French. The final syllable is often reduced or elided.
Syllables
né — Open syllable, containing the prefix.. o — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. co — Open syllable, beginning of the root.. lo — Open syllable, part of the root.. ni — Open syllable, part of the root.. al — Closed syllable, part of the root.. is — Closed syllable, containing the suffix.. mes — Closed syllable, containing the suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are difficult to pronounce together.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'néo-' can vary (/ne.ɔ/ or /neo/), potentially affecting the perceived syllable boundary.
- The final '-s' is silent but influences liaison possibilities with subsequent words.
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