néocolonialiste
Syllables
né-o-co-lo-ni-a-liste
Pronunciation
/ne.ɔ.kɔ.lɔ.ɲa.list/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
néo- + colonial- + -iste
The word 'néocolonialiste' is divided into seven syllables: né-o-co-lo-ni-a-liste. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'néo-', the root 'colonial-', and the suffix '-iste'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, avoiding single consonant onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to a new form of colonialism, often through economic or cultural influence.
Neocolonialist
“une politique néocolonialiste”
“les pratiques néocolonialistes”
- 1
A person who supports or practices neocolonialism.
Neocolonialist
“un néocolonialiste”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liste').
Syllables
né — Open syllable, stressed (weakly).. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. co — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. liste — Closed syllable, stressed (primary).
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Single Consonant Onset
French avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'eo' sequence is treated as two syllables.
- The silent 'e' at the end does not affect syllabification.
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