perfectionnistes
Syllables
per-fec-tion-nis-tes
Pronunciation
/pɛʁ.fɛk.sjɔ̃.nis.tɛ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
per- + fect- + -tion-nis-tes
The word 'perfectionnistes' is divided into five syllables (per-fec-tion-nis-tes) based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel nuclei. It's a Latin-derived noun/adjective with a primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The presence of nasal vowels and doubled consonants influences the syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
People who strive for flawlessness and are excessively concerned with details.
Perfectionists
“Les perfectionnistes passent des heures à vérifier chaque détail.”
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of perfectionism.
Perfectionist
“Ce sont des étudiants perfectionnistes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nis'. French stress is generally weak, but 'nis' is slightly more prominent.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'ɛʁ'. fec — Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'ɛk'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'sj', nucleus 'ɔ̃' (nasal vowel). nis — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'i' (stressed). tes — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ɛ'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their initial consonant sounds.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Nasal Vowel Formation
Nasal vowels are formed when a vowel is followed by a nasal consonant, creating a single syllable.
- The doubled 'n' creates a nasal vowel and influences syllable weight.
- French syllable structure generally avoids consonant clusters at the end of syllables, but nasal vowels allow for certain consonant combinations.
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