perfectionniste
Syllables
per-fec-tion-niste
Pronunciation
/pɛʁ.fɛk.sjɔ̃.nist/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
per- + fect- + -tion-niste
The word 'perfectionniste' is divided into four syllables: per-fec-tion-niste. Stress falls on the final syllable '-niste'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'per-', the root 'fect-', and the suffixes '-tion' and '-niste'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A person who demands perfection and is often critical of themselves and others.
Perfectionist
“Il est un perfectionniste dans son travail.”
“Elle a une attitude perfectionniste.”
- 1
Characterized by a demand for perfection.
Perfectionist
“Un perfectionniste dans son travail.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-niste', which is typical for French words.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed level 0.. fec — Open syllable, contains the root, stressed level 0.. tion — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel, stressed level 0.. niste — Closed syllable, final syllable, primary stress (level 1).
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open (e.g., 'per', 'fec').
Consonant Clusters
French avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless they are very complex (e.g., 'tion').
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French words.
- The pronunciation of the nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in '-sion' requires careful articulation.
- Liaison can occur in connected speech, potentially affecting the pronunciation of the final consonant.
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