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néocolonialisme

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6 syllables
15 characters
French
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6syllables

néocolonialisme

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

né-o-co-lo-nial-isme

Pronunciation

/ne.ɔ.kɔ.lɔ.ɲal.izm/

Stress

000001

Morphemes

néo- + colonial- + -isme

The word 'néocolonialisme' is divided into six syllables: né-o-co-lo-nial-isme. It consists of the prefix 'néo-', the root 'colonial-', and the suffix '-isme'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-isme'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters. It's a noun denoting a form of indirect control.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The practice of using economic and political power to control or influence other countries, especially former colonies, without direct political rule.

    Neocolonialism

    “Le néocolonialisme économique est une réalité dans de nombreux pays en développement.”

    “La France est accusée de néocolonialisme en Afrique.”

    syn:impérialisme indirectdomination économique
    ant:décolonisationindépendance

Stress pattern

The primary stress falls on the final syllable, '-isme', which is typical in French. All other syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

6
né/ne/
o/ɔ/
co/kɔ/
lo/lɔ/
nial/ɲal/
isme/izm/

né — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Initial syllable.. o — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Part of the prefix.. co — Open syllable, part of the root 'colonial'.. lo — Open syllable, part of the root 'colonial'. Contains a nasal vowel.. nial — Closed syllable, containing a palatal nasal consonant and a vowel. Part of the root 'colonial'.. isme — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Suffix '-isme'. Stressed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

néo-

Greek origin, meaning 'new'. Functions as a prefix indicating a new form.

root

colonial-

Latin origin, from 'colonia' (settlement). Relates to colonies or colonization.

suf

-isme

Greek origin, forming abstract nouns denoting a doctrine, practice, or system.

Similar Words

ca­pi­ta­lis­meso­cia­lis­memo­dɛʁ­nis­me

Vowel-Based Syllabification

Syllables are primarily formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound generally constitutes a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel sound naturally separates them.

Final Syllable Stress

French typically places stress on the final syllable of a word.

  • The pronunciation of 'néo-' can vary slightly, with some speakers shortening the vowel to /ne/.
  • The nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /ɛ̃/ require careful pronunciation and influence syllable structure.
  • Liaison possibilities exist, but do not affect the core syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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