orgueilleusement
Syllables
or-gueil-leu-se-ment
Pronunciation
/ɔʁ.ɡœj.œl.mɑ̃/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
or- + gueil- + -leusement
The word 'orgueilleusement' is divided into five syllables: or-gueil-leu-se-ment. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's an adverb formed from a Latin-derived root, with a prefix and suffix contributing to its meaning. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
In a proud, arrogant, or haughty manner.
Proudly, arrogantly, haughtily.
“Il se comportait orgueilleusement.”
“Elle a refusé l'aide, orgueilleusement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('leu'). This is typical for French adverbs ending in '-ment'.
Syllables
or — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gueil — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, silent 'g'.. leu — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, 'eu' is a diphthong.. se — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable.
- Silent 'g' in 'gueil' does not affect syllabification based on pronunciation.
- The 'eu' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The adverbial suffix '-ment' consistently forms a final syllable.
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