perfectionnasse
Syllables
per-fec-tion-nasse
Pronunciation
/pɛʁ.fɛk.sjɔ̃.nas/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
per- + fect- + -tion-nasse
The word 'perfectionnasse' is divided into four syllables: per-fec-tion-nasse. It is composed of a Latin prefix 'per-', root 'fect-', and suffixes '-tion-' and '-nasse'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-nasse', which also carries the pejorative meaning. Syllabification follows standard French rules of onset-rime division and avoidance of digraph splitting.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is excessively concerned with perfection, often in a pretentious or annoying way.
Perfectionist (with a negative connotation)
“Elle est une vraie perfectionnasse, tout doit être impeccable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-nasse'.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, onset 'p' and 'ʁ', nucleus 'e'. fec — Closed syllable, onset 'f' and 'c', nucleus 'e'. sjon — Nasal syllable, onset 'sj', nucleus 'ɔ̃'. nasse — Closed syllable, onset 'n' and 's', nucleus 'a', primary stress
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on vowel sounds, with consonants preceding the vowel forming the onset and the vowel and following consonants forming the rime.
Avoidance of Digraph Splitting
Digraphs (like 'ss') are generally not split unless absolutely necessary for pronunciation.
- The colloquial suffix '-nasse' requires careful consideration due to its potential for mispronunciation.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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