phallocentrisme
Syllables
pha-llo-cen-tris-me
Pronunciation
/fa.lɔ.sɑ̃.tʁis.m(ə)/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
phallo- + centr- + -isme
Phallocentrisme is a French noun meaning phallocentrism, divided into pha-llo-cen-tris-me. Stress is on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster resolution, with exceptions for 'ph' and nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A system of thought or belief that privileges the phallus or masculine perspectives as central to understanding the world.
Phallocentrism
“La critique féministe dénonce le phallocentrisme de la philosophie occidentale.”
“Le phallocentrisme est un concept clé dans les études de genre.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-isme', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
pha — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. llo — Open syllable, diphthong. cen — Closed syllable, nasal vowel. tris — Closed syllable. me — Open syllable, schwa
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The pronunciation of 'ph' as /f/ is a common exception in French.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ requires specific articulation.
- The final schwa /ə/ can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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